Sailing English Quiz 1h

1. What is the purpose of the "telltales" on a sail? ______. To show the airflow over the sail
a) To show wind direction (Um die Windrichtung anzuzeigen)
b) To show the airflow over the sail (Um die Luftströmung über dem Segel zu zeigen)
c) To measure boat speed (Um die Bootsgeschwindigkeit zu messen)

2. What is the term for a wind that shifts direction frequently? ______. Shifty wind
a) Steady wind (Stetiger Wind)
b) Shifty wind (Unbeständiger Wind)
c) Headwind (Gegenwind)

3. What safety device is used to stop someone from falling overboard? ______. Harness
a) Life raft (Rettungsfloß)
b) Harness (Sicherheitsgurt)
c) Anchor line (Ankerleine)

4. What is the "leech" of a sail? ______. The trailing edge of the sail
a) The leading edge of the sail (Die Vorderkante des Segels)
b) The bottom edge of the sail (Die Unterkante des Segels)
c) The trailing edge of the sail (Die Hinterkante des Segels)

5. What type of knot is used to join two ropes of equal thickness? ______. Reef knot
a) Bowline knot (Palstek)
b) Reef knot (Schotstek)
c) Cleat hitch (Klampe-Knoten)

6. What is the term for steering the boat directly into the wind? ______. In irons
a) Heeling (Krängen)
b) In irons (Im Wind stehen)
c) Bearing away (Abfallen)

7. What is "dead reckoning" in navigation? ______. Estimating position based on speed and time
a) Using GPS (GPS verwenden)
b) Estimating position based on speed and time (Die Position anhand von Geschwindigkeit und Zeit schätzen)
c) Following landmarks (Landmarken folgen)

8. What is a "fairlead" used for? ______. To guide ropes or lines
a) To adjust sails (Um Segel anzupassen)
b) To guide ropes or lines (Um Seile oder Leinen zu führen)
c) To anchor the boat (Um das Boot zu verankern)

9. What is a "knot" in terms of speed? ______. One nautical mile per hour
a) One kilometer per hour (Ein Kilometer pro Stunde)
b) One nautical mile per hour (Eine Seemeile pro Stunde)
c) One meter per second (Ein Meter pro Sekunde)

10. What is the name of the wind blowing from behind the boat? ______. Aft wind
a) Headwind (Gegenwind)
b) Aft wind (Rückenwind)
c) Crosswind (Seitenwind)

11. What safety rule must be followed when someone falls overboard? ______. Shout "Man Overboard!"
a) Drop anchor immediately (Anker sofort werfen)
b) Shout "Man Overboard!" (Ruf "Mann über Bord!")
c) Turn off the engine (Motor ausschalten)

12. What does the term "heading up" mean? ______. Turning the boat closer to the wind
a) Turning the boat closer to the wind (Das Boot näher zum Wind drehen)
b) Lowering the sails (Die Segel herablassen)
c) Anchoring the boat (Das Boot verankern)

13. What is a "halyard" used for? ______. To hoist or lower sails
a) To hoist or lower sails (Um Segel zu setzen oder zu bergen)
b) To tie up the boat (Um das Boot festzubinden)
c) To steer the boat (Um das Boot zu lenken)

14. What is the "compass rose" on a chart? ______. A circle showing cardinal directions
a) A map legend (Eine Kartenlegende)
b) A circle showing cardinal directions (Ein Kreis, der Himmelsrichtungen zeigt)
c) A symbol for depth (Ein Symbol für Tiefe)

15. What is the purpose of the "anchor rode"? ______. To connect the anchor to the boat
a) To steer the boat (Um das Boot zu lenken)
b) To connect the anchor to the boat (Um den Anker mit dem Boot zu verbinden)
c) To secure sails (Um Segel zu befestigen)

16. What is the purpose of a "centerboard" on a sailboat? ______. To reduce sideways drift
a) To hold the mast (Um den Mast zu halten)
b) To reduce sideways drift (Um das seitliche Abdriften zu verringern)
c) To anchor the boat (Um das Boot zu verankern)

17. What does the term "boom preventer" refer to? ______. A line that prevents the boom from swinging
a) A line that prevents the boom from swinging (Eine Leine, die das Schwingen des Baums verhindert)
b) A device to secure sails (Ein Gerät zur Sicherung der Segel)
c) A safety line for crew (Eine Sicherheitsleine für die Crew)

18. What type of knot is used to form a secure loop in a rope? ______. Bowline knot
a) Reef knot (Schotstek)
b) Cleat hitch (Klampe-Knoten)
c) Bowline knot (Palstek)

19. What does "jibing" mean in sailing? ______. Turning the stern through the wind
a) Turning the stern through the wind (Das Heck durch den Wind drehen)
b) Dropping the sails (Die Segel herablassen)
c) Raising the anchor (Den Anker heben)

20. What tool measures the boat's speed through the water? ______. Log
a) Log (Logge)
b) Compass (Kompass)
c) Winch (Winde)

21. What does a "windward mark" refer to in racing? ______. The mark you sail toward while upwind
a) A starting buoy (Startboje)
b) The mark you sail toward while upwind (Die Boje, zu der man gegen den Wind segelt)
c) A finishing buoy (Zielboje)

22. What is the purpose of a "kicking strap"? ______. To control the boom's downward tension
a) To control the boom's downward tension (Um die Spannung des Baums nach unten zu kontrollieren)
b) To tie the sails (Um die Segel zu befestigen)
c) To hold the tiller (Um die Pinne zu halten)

23. What is the term for waves created by a moving boat? ______. Wake
a) Wake (Bugwelle)
b) Ripple (Welle)
c) Swell (Dünung)

24. What is a "lifeline" on a sailboat? ______. A safety line around the boat
a) A line to hoist sails (Eine Leine zum Segelsetzen)
b) A safety line around the boat (Eine Sicherheitsleine rund ums Boot)
c) A line for towing (Eine Schleppleine)

25. What is the "helm" of the boat? ______. The steering mechanism
a) The sails (Die Segel)
b) The steering mechanism (Das Steuerruder)
c) The anchor (Der Anker)

26. What does "close-hauled" mean in sailing? ______. Sailing as close to the wind as possible
a) Sailing downwind (Mit Rückenwind segeln)
b) Sailing as close to the wind as possible (So nah wie möglich am Wind segeln)
c) Sailing across the wind (Quer zum Wind segeln)

27. Why are navigation lights important when sailing at night? ______. To signal your position and direction
a) To keep sails lit (Um die Segel zu beleuchten)
b) To signal your position and direction (Um Position und Richtung anzuzeigen)
c) To guide the boat (Um das Boot zu lenken)

28. What is a "topping lift" used for? ______. To hold up the boom when sails are down
a) To hold up the boom when sails are down (Um den Baum zu halten, wenn die Segel unten sind)
b) To raise the anchor (Um den Anker zu heben)
c) To tie ropes (Um Seile zu befestigen)

29. What does "bearing away" mean in sailing? ______. Turning the boat away from the wind
a) Turning the boat away from the wind (Das Boot vom Wind wegdrehen)
b) Raising the sails (Die Segel setzen)
c) Adjusting the rudder (Das Ruder anpassen)

30. What is the "clew" of a sail? ______. The bottom back corner of the sail
a) The top corner of the sail (Die obere Ecke des Segels)
b) The leading edge of the sail (Die Vorderkante des Segels)
c) The bottom back corner of the sail (Die untere hintere Ecke des Segels)