ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 Exam V2 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026 Update) Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
Question:
Any course where the wind is blowing off the port side of the boat.
Answer:
Port tack
Question:
Any course where the wind is blowing off the starboard side of the boat.
Answer:
Starboard tack
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Question:
The point of sail where the boat is sailing as close to the wind as possible.
Answer:
Closed hauled
Question:
The point of sail between close-hauled and a beam reach.
Answer:
Close reach
Question:
The point of sail where the wind is abeam of the boat.
Answer:
Beam reach
Question:
The point of sail between a beam reach and a run.
Answer:
Broad reach
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Question:
The point of sail on which the wind is aft.
Answer:
Run
Question:
Sailing on a run with the wind on same side of the boat as the mainsail.
Answer:
Sailing-by-the-lee
Question:
The vessel that must maintain its course and speed.
Answer:
Stand-on vessel
Question:
The vessel that is obliged to adjust its course or speed to avoid collision with another vessel.
Answer:
Give-way vessel 3 / 4
Question:
Turning course by turning the bow of the boat through the wind.
Answer:
Tacking
Question:
Turning course so that the stern passes through the wind.
Answer:
Jibing
Question:
Skipper commands for tacking
Answer:
"Prepare to tack." "Ready to come about?" "Ready about?" "Helms-a-lee!"
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