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Bareboat Cruising 104 Version 1 Newest 2025/2026
Exam Complete 100 Questions And 100%Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified And Graded A+)
When sailing to windward, maintain control in gusts by
_________ (heading up until the gust pasts) or ease the
_________ using the sheet or traveler. - ANSWER-
feathering (or luffing)
mainsail
When sailing on a broad reach in gusts, steer farther
downwind to reduce the _________ wind speed. -
ANSWER-apparent
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In constant true-wind conditions, as you head up from a
downwind course to an _________ course you will
experience more _________ due to the increased
apparent wind, and it may be necessary to _________ the
sails. - ANSWER-upwind
heeling
reef
When sailing downwind, a _________ holds the boom to
leeward to stop it swinging around in lumpy seas and to
prevent an accidental _________. - ANSWER-preventer
jibe
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Prior to reefing, it is possible to de-power the sails by any
or all of three methods: decreasing the sails' angle of
_________, adding _________, and flattening the sails. -
ANSWER-attack
twist
Prepare your boat and crew for heavy weather by securely
stowing gear, donning _________, harnesses and
_________, and adjusting the sail plan by _________. -
ANSWER-PFDs (or life jackets)
tethers
reefing
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_________ is a technique using the engine and a mainsail
only; it uses the increased _________ wind to contribute
toward both _________ and stability. - ANSWER-
Motorsailing
apparent
speed
A skipper is responsible for the safety of the _________
and _________ While he may delegate tasks to an
experienced _________, the skipper will always be held
responsible. - ANSWER-crew
boat
crewmember
Bareboat Cruising 104 Version 1 Newest 2025/2026
Exam Complete 100 Questions And 100%Correct
Detailed Answers (Verified And Graded A+)
When sailing to windward, maintain control in gusts by
_________ (heading up until the gust pasts) or ease the
_________ using the sheet or traveler. - ANSWER-
feathering (or luffing)
mainsail
When sailing on a broad reach in gusts, steer farther
downwind to reduce the _________ wind speed. -
ANSWER-apparent
,2|Page
In constant true-wind conditions, as you head up from a
downwind course to an _________ course you will
experience more _________ due to the increased
apparent wind, and it may be necessary to _________ the
sails. - ANSWER-upwind
heeling
reef
When sailing downwind, a _________ holds the boom to
leeward to stop it swinging around in lumpy seas and to
prevent an accidental _________. - ANSWER-preventer
jibe
,3|Page
Prior to reefing, it is possible to de-power the sails by any
or all of three methods: decreasing the sails' angle of
_________, adding _________, and flattening the sails. -
ANSWER-attack
twist
Prepare your boat and crew for heavy weather by securely
stowing gear, donning _________, harnesses and
_________, and adjusting the sail plan by _________. -
ANSWER-PFDs (or life jackets)
tethers
reefing
, 4|Page
_________ is a technique using the engine and a mainsail
only; it uses the increased _________ wind to contribute
toward both _________ and stability. - ANSWER-
Motorsailing
apparent
speed
A skipper is responsible for the safety of the _________
and _________ While he may delegate tasks to an
experienced _________, the skipper will always be held
responsible. - ANSWER-crew
boat
crewmember
