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ASA 101 QUESTIONS WITH EXPLANATIONS
OF ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025
Keel Correct Answers_the longitudinal structure along the centerline at the bottom of a vessel's hull Bow Pulpit Correct Answers_railing at the bow of a boat Transom Correct Answers_back of boat, flat surface Mast Correct Answers_upright center post holding sails Boom Correct Answers_post across bottom of main sail Gooseneck Correct Answers_connects boom to mast Bow Correct Answers_front of boat Stern Correct Answers_back of boat
Tiller Correct Answers_hooked to top of rudder to steer boat Rudder Correct Answers_hooked to stern in to water to steer Standing Rigging Correct Answers_ropes and cables that support mast Shroud Correct Answers_wires from hull to mast on the sides of then oat sometimes connected to spreader Spreader Correct Answers_post from mast to shroud Chainplate Correct Answers_hooks shroud to hull Headstay / Forestay Correct Answers_wire from top of mast to front of hull Backstay Correct Answers_wire from top of mast to back of hull Stanchion Correct Answers_post that holds lifeline
Tack Correct Answers_turning front of boat in to and through the wind Head Correct Answers_top corner of the sail Batten Correct Answers_solid slats or rods in batten pockets to help sail retain airfoil Bolt Rope Correct Answers_think rope sewn on to the foot of the sail that slides in to a groove along the top of the boom Running Rigging Correct Answers_... Halyard Correct Answers_rope used to raise or lower sail Cunningham Correct Answers_lets you tension the luff on the mainsail without using the halyard Traveler Correct Answers_traveler is a device that allows for changing the position where the mainsheet tackle connects to the boat
Hank Correct Answers_ring that connects sail to a stay Boom Topping Lift Correct Answers_... Clew Correct Answers_back lower corner of sail Luff Correct Answers_forward edge of main and jib sail - the edge of the sail that feels the wind first Foot Correct Answers_bottom edge of sail Leech Correct Answers_back edge of the main and jib sail Mainsheet Correct Answers_a sheet used for controlling the mainsail Jibsheet Correct Answers_a sheet used for controlling the jib sail Boom Vang Correct Answers_keeps boom from being lifted upward by main sail
Beam Correct Answers_right angle from fore and aft line - 90 degrees from middle of boat Heel Correct Answers_how far boat leans over in wind Draft Correct Answers_vertical distance from water line to bottom of boat Freeboard Correct Answers_vertical distance from water line to deck level - lowest point where water could enter the boat Ahead Correct Answers_area in front of boat Astern Correct Answers_area behind boat Abeam Correct Answers_area off boat at right angle to the center of boat Windward Correct Answers_side that is being blown on by the wind - side in to the wind
Leeward Correct Answers_side away from the wind No-Sail Zone Correct Answers_basically 45 degrees from straight in to the wind In Irons Correct Answers_straight in to wind Luffing Correct Answers_heading to close to wind and sail begins to flap Head To Wind Correct Answers_directly in to the wind Port Tack Correct Answers_wind coming from port side Starboard Tack Correct Answers_wind coming from starboard side Close Hauled Correct Answers_sailing as direct in to wind as possible Close Reach Correct Answers_sailing between close hauled and beam reach
Heading Up Correct Answers_turning bow towards the wind Bearing Away Correct Answers_steering away from the wind Ready About Correct Answers_when you want to tack Helms A Lee Correct Answers_Verbal notification that the tiller has been put to leeward to cause the boat to come about Prepare to Jibe - Ready - Jibe Ho Correct Answers_skipper lets the crew know they are going to jibe, look around and indicate ready - time to jibe Rule 5 "lookout" Correct Answers_Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.
Rules: one boat wind starboard other wind port Correct Answers_boat with wind on starboard side (starboard tack) is stand on and the boat with wind on port tack is give way Rules: boats with wind on same side Correct Answers_the windward boat is to give way Rules: boat on port tack cannot determine windward sailing vessels tack Correct Answers_you should keep clear Rules: over taking Correct Answers_boat being overtaken stands on and the over taking boat gives way Rules: power boats meeting head one Correct Answers_turn to starboard and pass port to port Rules: power boat with another power boat on on starboard side Correct Answers_the boat that has the other boat on the starboard side (green light side) gives way Rules: appropriate actions when sailing in commercial traffic / danger signal Correct Answers_...
approach from all sides, often mark seaward approach to a channel When and to whom are boating accidents reported Correct Answers_... Blood Alcohol Limit Correct Answers_. 08
