ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran Exam

ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran Exam V1 (Latest Update 2025/ 2026 Update) Practice Test Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)

Question:

When sailing to windward, daggerboards should be ________ to reduce leeway. When sailing downwind, daggerboards should be ________ to reduce drag and turbulence.

Sailing, Under Power, Seamanship

Answer:

lowered retracted (raised)

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Question:

When sailing downwind, find your course for best downwind VMG by sailing a ________ course and noting boat speed and apparent wind speed on different headings.

Sailing, Under Power, Seamanship

Answer:

slalom

Question:

When jibing a catamaran, it's important to jibe ________ and use the traveler and mainsheet to control the large ________.

Sailing, Under Power, Seamanship

Answer:

slowly

mainsail

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Question:

A lack of heeling and reduced weather helm reduce the sensory cues that indicate when to reef. Consult the manufacturer's charts that recommend the ________ ________ at which to reef. ________ state and approaching squalls should also be factored into the skipper's decision.

Sailing, Under Power, Seamanship

Answer:

wind speed

Sea

Question:

To maintain better control when sailing in gusty conditions, ________ ________ in gust when sailing to windward, and ________ ________ when sailing downwind.

Sailing, Under Power, Seamanship

Answer:

head up

bear away

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Question:

The large size of the catamaran, which can cause difficulties when docking or maneuvering under power, is greatly overcome by the use of its ________ screws.

Sailing, Under Power, Seamanship

Answer:

twin

Question:

Slow-speed maneuvering is enhanced by using ________ power and direction of thrust, which moves the pivot point toward the ________ with the least thrust.

Sailing, Under Power, Seamanship

Answer:

differential

hull

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