Learn Sailing Right: Intermediate Sailing
Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
Lift - Correct answer--When the wind direction shifts from fhe bow towards the
stern
-allows you to figuratively sail higher upwind
Header - Correct answer--when the wind shifts towards the bow
-causes you to figuratively sail less upwind, should tack
Veering/clocking wind - Correct answer-Wind that consistently shifts in a
clockwise direction
Backing - Correct answer-Wind that consistently shifts in a counterclockwise
direction
True wind - Correct answer-Wind reading from a stationary point
Apparent wind - Correct answer--wind reading when In motion, always sailing in
this
Cumulus clouds - Correct answer--Large, white, and fluffy
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, -indicator of good weather
Cirrus clouds - Correct answer--wispy, thin
-usually mean good weather for the day, may indicate that a change in weather is
coming
Cumulonimbus clouds - Correct answer--towering, a little dark with more concrete
edges than cumulus clouds
-usually accompanied by severe conditions, including heavy rain and lightning
Stratus clouds - Correct answer--low layered
-usually bring steady rain
Wind shadows - Correct answer--lulls on the leeward sides of land features,
islands, tall buildings, or even anchored ships
Thermal winds - Correct answer--referred to as "onshore" or "sea" breezes
-caused when denser, cool air above the water is drawn towards the rising, warm
air from the shore
-creates wind that goes towards the shore
Adjusted heading - Correct answer--sailing with regards to the current
-aiming upwind or downwind of intended target to compensate for current
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Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
Lift - Correct answer--When the wind direction shifts from fhe bow towards the
stern
-allows you to figuratively sail higher upwind
Header - Correct answer--when the wind shifts towards the bow
-causes you to figuratively sail less upwind, should tack
Veering/clocking wind - Correct answer-Wind that consistently shifts in a
clockwise direction
Backing - Correct answer-Wind that consistently shifts in a counterclockwise
direction
True wind - Correct answer-Wind reading from a stationary point
Apparent wind - Correct answer--wind reading when In motion, always sailing in
this
Cumulus clouds - Correct answer--Large, white, and fluffy
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, -indicator of good weather
Cirrus clouds - Correct answer--wispy, thin
-usually mean good weather for the day, may indicate that a change in weather is
coming
Cumulonimbus clouds - Correct answer--towering, a little dark with more concrete
edges than cumulus clouds
-usually accompanied by severe conditions, including heavy rain and lightning
Stratus clouds - Correct answer--low layered
-usually bring steady rain
Wind shadows - Correct answer--lulls on the leeward sides of land features,
islands, tall buildings, or even anchored ships
Thermal winds - Correct answer--referred to as "onshore" or "sea" breezes
-caused when denser, cool air above the water is drawn towards the rising, warm
air from the shore
-creates wind that goes towards the shore
Adjusted heading - Correct answer--sailing with regards to the current
-aiming upwind or downwind of intended target to compensate for current
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