ASA 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 Exam V2

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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