Module 2 - How to Sail RNZYS Level 1 Learn to Sail Question Title * 1. Define a Tack? Turning closer to the wind, the sails do not switch sides. Turning away from the wind, the sails do not change sides. The Bow (front of the boat) passes through the wind and the sails change sides. The Stern (back of the boat) passes through the wind and the sails switch sides. Question Title * 2. We don’t have any brakes, so how can we stop the boat? Turn down wind. Turn so that the wind is on the side of the boat (Beam Reach). Turn into the wind and make the sails flap. Question Title * 3. When we head up? The sails will stay on the same side of the boat. The sails will switch sides. Question Title * 4. Gybing is? The Bow (front of the boat) passes through the wind and the sails change sides. Turning away from the wind, the sails do not change sides. When the Stern (back of the boat) passes through the wind and the sails switch sides. Turning closer to the wind, the sails do not switch sides. Done
