ASA 104 Exam v2(Latest 2026/ 2027
Update) Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
Sheet - correct answer A line used to control the alignment of a sail relative to the
boat and the wind
Shroud - correct answer A wire that provides athwartships support to the mast
Zephyr - correct answer a gentle breeze
Wing on Wing - correct answer Sailing on a run with the jib and mainsail set on
opposite sides of the boat
Windlass - correct answer A winch used primarily for lifting and lowering an anchor.
Windward side - correct answer The side upon which the wind is blowing
,Winch - correct answer A device consisting of a gear driven drum that is operated with
a handle to provide mechanical advantage when hauling on a line; also used to snub a
line
Weather helm - correct answer The tendency of a boat when sailing to head up into the
wind
Waterline - correct answer The line around the interface between the hull and the
surface of the water
Waypoint - correct answer A location chosen on a nautical chart as a destination or a
place to change course, eg
Variation - correct answer The difference between the direction to True north and that
to Magnetic North
Vented Loop - correct answer A loop of plumbing raised above a boats waterline with
a vent to prevent back-siphoning
,Aft - correct answer Towards the stern or behind the boat
Aground - correct answer When the hull or keel is touching the bottom
Aid to Navigation - correct answer A buoy or other device deployed to mark a channel,
a navigational feature, or a hazard (ATON)
Aloft - correct answer Above the deck; usually in a rig
Amidship - correct answer At or toward the middle of the boat
Amp-hour - correct answer A measure of electricity consumption and battery capacity
Anchor - correct answer A device lowered to the bottom while secured to the boat to
hold the boat stationary
Angle of attack - correct answer the angle at which the sail is presented to the wind
, Apparent Wind - correct answer The combination of true wind and the wind effect of
motion as felt aboard a moving boat.
Astern - correct answer Behind the stern
Athwartships - correct answer Across the boat from side to side.
Autopilot - correct answer A device that steers a boat automatically
Backing - correct answer The act of setting a sail aback
Backstay - correct answer A wire support from the top of the mast to the stern
Ballast - correct answer Weight placed low in the boat to give it stability
Batten - correct answer A slat inserted in the leech of a sail to support the sailcloth
Update) Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
Sheet - correct answer A line used to control the alignment of a sail relative to the
boat and the wind
Shroud - correct answer A wire that provides athwartships support to the mast
Zephyr - correct answer a gentle breeze
Wing on Wing - correct answer Sailing on a run with the jib and mainsail set on
opposite sides of the boat
Windlass - correct answer A winch used primarily for lifting and lowering an anchor.
Windward side - correct answer The side upon which the wind is blowing
,Winch - correct answer A device consisting of a gear driven drum that is operated with
a handle to provide mechanical advantage when hauling on a line; also used to snub a
line
Weather helm - correct answer The tendency of a boat when sailing to head up into the
wind
Waterline - correct answer The line around the interface between the hull and the
surface of the water
Waypoint - correct answer A location chosen on a nautical chart as a destination or a
place to change course, eg
Variation - correct answer The difference between the direction to True north and that
to Magnetic North
Vented Loop - correct answer A loop of plumbing raised above a boats waterline with
a vent to prevent back-siphoning
,Aft - correct answer Towards the stern or behind the boat
Aground - correct answer When the hull or keel is touching the bottom
Aid to Navigation - correct answer A buoy or other device deployed to mark a channel,
a navigational feature, or a hazard (ATON)
Aloft - correct answer Above the deck; usually in a rig
Amidship - correct answer At or toward the middle of the boat
Amp-hour - correct answer A measure of electricity consumption and battery capacity
Anchor - correct answer A device lowered to the bottom while secured to the boat to
hold the boat stationary
Angle of attack - correct answer the angle at which the sail is presented to the wind
, Apparent Wind - correct answer The combination of true wind and the wind effect of
motion as felt aboard a moving boat.
Astern - correct answer Behind the stern
Athwartships - correct answer Across the boat from side to side.
Autopilot - correct answer A device that steers a boat automatically
Backing - correct answer The act of setting a sail aback
Backstay - correct answer A wire support from the top of the mast to the stern
Ballast - correct answer Weight placed low in the boat to give it stability
Batten - correct answer A slat inserted in the leech of a sail to support the sailcloth
