Exam V1 Latest Update Revised Questions Answers

ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising Exam V1 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Revised Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)

Question:

The center of forces generated by the sails

Answer:

Center of effort (CE)

Question:

The pivot point around which the boat turns (the geometric center of the cross section of the underwater portion of the hull

Answer:

Center of Lateral Resistance (CLR)

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Question:

When the CE is forward of the CLR (correct by depowering the headsail)

Answer:

Lee Helm

Question:

When the CE is over the CLR

Answer:

Balanced Helm

Question:

When the CE is aft of the CLR (correct by depowering the mainsail)

Answer:

Weather Helm

Question:

Identifying excessive weather helm (exceeding 4-5 degrees)

Answer:

When Top Dead Center (TDC) moves past 10 or 2 o'clock on the helm

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Question:

The Main and Jib telltales are streaming, the helm is balanced with just a slight weather helm, the boat is sailing at a comfortable angle of heel, the boat speed is good and holding steady relative to the apparent wind speed, the boat is pointing well relative to the apparent wind.

Answer:

Helmsman looks for these when sailing upwind

Question:

When you head up too high

Answer:

Inside telltales luffing

Question:

When you bear away too much

Answer:

Outside telltales luffing/stall

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