ASA 101 BASIC KEELBOAT SAILING EXAM |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ |
100% CORRECT AND VERIFIED | UPDATED
2026/2027 GUIDE
The combination of the true wind and the wind created by the boat's
motion (that we feel on the boat) is called _____ wind?
- Correct Answer - apparent
The _____ is the underwater fin fixed on the bottom of a sailboat that
provides stability and lateral resistance
- Correct Answer - Keel
The sailboat's direction through the water is controlled by the ______,
which can be turned by means of either a ____ or a ______
- Correct Answer - rudder, tiller, steering wheel
In the navigation rules, rule 5 (the lookout rule) requires all vessels to
maintain a proper lookout using ______ and _____ and any other
available means
- Correct Answer - sight, hearing
It is the responsibility of the vessels operator to avoid a ____
,- Correct Answer - collision
The ____ - _____ vessel's obligation is to maintain ____ and speed
- Correct Answer - stand on, course
Stand-on vessel
- Correct Answer - The vessel that has difficulty maneuvering, given
privilege over other vessels. The vessel that must maintain its course
and speed unless it becomes apparent that the give-way boat is not
taking appropriate action; if you must take action, do not turn toward the
give-way boat or cross in front of it
The ____ - ______ vessel is required to maneuver out of the way of the
stand-on vessel
- Correct Answer - Give-way
A vessel overtaking another vessel must _____ ____ to the vessel being
overtaken - Correct Answer - give way
Rule 13 - Correct Answer - Overtaking, any vessel over taking shall keep
out of the way of vessel being over taken until it passes
, Rule 12 - Correct Answer - Sailing vessels, when two sailing vessels are
approaching on opposite tacks, the vessel on the starboard tack is the
stand-on vessel
Rule 14 - Correct Answer - Head on Situation- two vessels meeting on
reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses that involve risk of collision each
vessel shall alter her course to stbd so that she shall pass on the port
side of the other vessel.
Rule 15 - Correct Answer - Crossing situation- two vessels crossing
involving risk of collision, the vessel that has the other on her stbd side
shall keep out of the way and shall avoid crossing ahead of the other
vessel.
Rule 16 - Correct Answer - Action by the Give-way Vessel: Take early
and substantial action to stay out of the way of the stand-on vessel.
Rule 17 - Correct Answer - dAction by the Stand-On Vessel: Maintain
course and speed, take action if the give-way is not taking substantial
action to avoid collision, If risk of collision exists and if circumstance
admit it, avoid altering course to port. (left is death)
When two sailing vessels are approaching on opposite tacks, the vessel
with the wind on the _______ side is the stand-on vessel.
- Correct Answer - Starboard
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ |
100% CORRECT AND VERIFIED | UPDATED
2026/2027 GUIDE
The combination of the true wind and the wind created by the boat's
motion (that we feel on the boat) is called _____ wind?
- Correct Answer - apparent
The _____ is the underwater fin fixed on the bottom of a sailboat that
provides stability and lateral resistance
- Correct Answer - Keel
The sailboat's direction through the water is controlled by the ______,
which can be turned by means of either a ____ or a ______
- Correct Answer - rudder, tiller, steering wheel
In the navigation rules, rule 5 (the lookout rule) requires all vessels to
maintain a proper lookout using ______ and _____ and any other
available means
- Correct Answer - sight, hearing
It is the responsibility of the vessels operator to avoid a ____
,- Correct Answer - collision
The ____ - _____ vessel's obligation is to maintain ____ and speed
- Correct Answer - stand on, course
Stand-on vessel
- Correct Answer - The vessel that has difficulty maneuvering, given
privilege over other vessels. The vessel that must maintain its course
and speed unless it becomes apparent that the give-way boat is not
taking appropriate action; if you must take action, do not turn toward the
give-way boat or cross in front of it
The ____ - ______ vessel is required to maneuver out of the way of the
stand-on vessel
- Correct Answer - Give-way
A vessel overtaking another vessel must _____ ____ to the vessel being
overtaken - Correct Answer - give way
Rule 13 - Correct Answer - Overtaking, any vessel over taking shall keep
out of the way of vessel being over taken until it passes
, Rule 12 - Correct Answer - Sailing vessels, when two sailing vessels are
approaching on opposite tacks, the vessel on the starboard tack is the
stand-on vessel
Rule 14 - Correct Answer - Head on Situation- two vessels meeting on
reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses that involve risk of collision each
vessel shall alter her course to stbd so that she shall pass on the port
side of the other vessel.
Rule 15 - Correct Answer - Crossing situation- two vessels crossing
involving risk of collision, the vessel that has the other on her stbd side
shall keep out of the way and shall avoid crossing ahead of the other
vessel.
Rule 16 - Correct Answer - Action by the Give-way Vessel: Take early
and substantial action to stay out of the way of the stand-on vessel.
Rule 17 - Correct Answer - dAction by the Stand-On Vessel: Maintain
course and speed, take action if the give-way is not taking substantial
action to avoid collision, If risk of collision exists and if circumstance
admit it, avoid altering course to port. (left is death)
When two sailing vessels are approaching on opposite tacks, the vessel
with the wind on the _______ side is the stand-on vessel.
- Correct Answer - Starboard
