EXAM COVERAGE - ASA 104 General Exam
The ASA 104 General Exam evaluates the knowledge and practical
skills required for safe bareboat cruising and coastal sailing
operations. The certification is offered by American Sailing
Association. Key topics include coastal navigation, chart
interpretation, course plotting, and understanding tides and currents.
The exam covers sailboat systems and equipment, including engines,
electrical systems, fuel management, plumbing, and safety gear.
Candidates are tested on anchoring techniques, docking procedures,
maneuvering under sail and power, and vessel handling in different
weather and sea conditions. Additional areas include weather
interpretation, voyage planning, crew management, emergency
,procedures, and maritime safety practices. The exam emphasizes safe
seamanship, navigation accuracy, and the ability to plan and manage
short coastal cruising trips responsibly
The aft corner of the Main
tack
Edge of the main along the mast
luff
, The lower corner of the main sail attaches to the mast
clew
Edge of the main along the back stay
leech
A boat with the boom on the port side is on _____ tack.
Starboard