Close-hauled, beam reach, running, tacking, jibing, no-go zone, and trim rules.
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- What is close-hauled?
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The point of sail closest to the wind, typically 40-45 degrees to the breeze.- What is a beam reach?
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Sailing perpendicular to the wind direction.- What is running as a point of sail?
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Sailing directly downwind.- What is a broad reach?
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Sailing between beam reach and running, at a downwind angle.- What is a close reach?
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Sailing between close-hauled and beam reach.- What is the no-go zone?
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The roughly 90-degree arc into the wind where a boat cannot sail regardless of trim.- How many degrees into the wind can a well-trimmed sailboat point?
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About 40-45 degrees.- When sailing close-hauled, should the mainsheet be eased or trimmed tight?
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Trimmed tight.- When running downwind, what angle should the boom be relative to the centerline?
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Roughly perpendicular, at about 90 degrees.- What is the traveler?
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A horizontal track that allows the mainsheet attachment point to move side-to-side for better sail shape.- On close-hauled, adjusting the mainsheet primarily controls ____.
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boom height and leech tension- What do telltales on a jib indicate?
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Whether airflow is smooth over the sail or separating.- When sailing close-hauled, should the jib be trimmed forward or aft relative to the main?
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Forward, leading the wind.- Easing the jib sheet helps ____ for better airflow and pointing.
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open the leech- What control adjusts tension along the bottom of the mainsail, affecting draft position?
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