These are more for enjoyment value then actual education enjoy (will give answers if requested)

Assume you have just capsized a self- rescuing boat:

a. You should attempt to right the boat.

b. Swim ashore and get help.

c. Lower sails and await rescue.

A type of controlled jibe is when you turn the boat downwind:

a. and luff, then heel it to windward so the boom will come across.

b. sheet in the main, pull the tiller sufficient to jibe the main and let the main out in a controlled manner.

c. until the boom comes across.

d. tell your crew how to sit just and sheet the jib just so, flog them for motivation, scream ‘jibe ho’ at the top of your lungs and pull the tiller over like you mean it.

true or false questions If caught in a squall, you should:

a. come up to a close reach and luff sails in the higher gusts.

b. turn downwind and run before the squall.

c. hike out, as necessary.

d. lower sails and use a crewman as a temporary sea anchor.