Small Watercraft Sailing Quiz

Question 1 of 10

If a larger boat is approaching you and you can't get out of the way, what do you do?

A

Light a flare

B

ABANDON SHIP!!!

C

Stay in the boat

D

Climb the mast

Question 2 of 10

What is the part of the boat used to steer?

A

B

C

D

Question 3 of 10

If someone falls out of the boat, what should you do first?

A

Point to them

B

Ask them if they are hurt

C

Throw them a rope

D

Leave them, they deserved it

Question 4 of 10

How many people can a Catalina Capri 14.2 hold safely?

A

B

C

D

Question 5 of 10

If the boat is capsized, what should you do?

A

Swim to shore for help

B

Climb on the centerboard

C

Swim under the mast and push it up

D

Climb on to the main sail

Question 6 of 10

If the boat is tipping too much, what should you do?

A

Let out the main sheet

B

Pull in the main sheet

C

jump up and down on the high side

D

Enjoy the cool horizontal fun!

Question 7 of 10

What is the front of the boat called?

A

B

C

D

Question 8 of 10

What is the back of the boat called?

A

B

C

D

Question 9 of 10

What is the front sail called?

A

B

C

D

Question 10 of 10

What does the centerboard do?

A

Allows you to steer

B

Steadies the boat

C

Prevents the boat from capsizing

D

All of the above