Happy Sailing · Sail Canada SKS

Student Workbook Quiz

120 marks · Pass = 84/120 (70%) · Auto-scored on submission

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1 A

Vessel Parts — Hull & Fittings

Max. 20

Using the diagrams below, write the correct number from the diagram beside each part name. Use each number only once.

Section 1A diagram — numbered keelboat parts 1–20 including hull, keel, rudder, tiller, cabin, cockpit, companionway, lifelines, stanchions, pulpit, pushpit, fenders, spring lines, breast lines

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What goes here: Page 3 of the SKS Student Workbook PDF
Side view + plan view + rudder close-up + dock lines (Numbers 1–20)
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1 B

Rigging & Hardware

Max. 15

Match each term to its number on the diagram.

Section 1B diagram — numbered rigging and hardware parts 21–35 including mast, forestay, backstay, shrouds, boom, gooseneck, boomvang, topping lift, outhaul, chain plates, cleat, shackle, jib sheet, block, winch, winch handle

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What goes here: Page 4 of the SKS Student Workbook PDF
Mast/rigging diagram + hardware callouts (Numbers 21–35)
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1 C

Mast & Rigging Details

Max. 7

Match each term to its number on the diagram.

Section 1C diagram — numbered mast detail parts 36–42 including halyard, sail slides, telltales, shrouds, spreader, tangs, turnbuckle

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What goes here: Page 5 of the SKS Student Workbook PDF
Sail luff + mast cross-section + turnbuckle inset (Numbers 36–42)
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1 D

Headsails

Max. 4

Match each term to its number on the diagram.

Section 1D diagram — headsail types 43–46: hanks on forestay, storm jib, jib, genoa shown overlaid from smallest to largest

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What goes here: Page 6 of the SKS Student Workbook PDF
Three overlaid headsails + hanks on forestay (Numbers 43–46)
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1 E

Sail Parts & Reefing

Max. 14

Match each term to its number on the diagram.

Section 1E diagram — sail parts 47–60 including head, spinnaker, tack, foot, main sheet, clew, cringles, leech, luff, battens, mainsail, jiffy reefing, roller furling, reef ties

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What goes here: Page 7 of the SKS Student Workbook PDF
Mainsail + spinnaker + reefing insets (Numbers 47–60)
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Q2

Positions on a Vessel

Max. 7

Using the diagram below, indicate the positions by their corresponding number. Use each number only once.

Question 2 diagram — plan view of keelboat with numbered position markers 1–7 showing ahead, forward of cabin, aft of cabin, astern, abeam, port side, and starboard side

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What goes here: Page 8 (upper portion) of the SKS Student Workbook PDF
Plan-view boat with position markers 1–7 (Ahead through Starboard Side)
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Q3

Clothing for Weather Conditions

Max. 9

From the list, check the items of clothing suitable for each weather condition. Select at least 3 per condition. (1 mark per correct item, max 3 per condition.)

☀️ Clear, Sunny Day

🌧️ Rainy Day

🧊 Cold Day

Q4

Points of Sail

Max. 19

Using the diagram, completely describe each numbered boat's point of sail. Select tack, point of sail, and any special notes.

Question 4 diagram — 8 keelboat silhouettes arranged in a circle around a central wind arrow, numbered 1–8, each showing a different point of sail from close hauled to running

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What goes here: Page 9 of the SKS Student Workbook PDF
8 boat silhouettes in a wind-rose circle (Boats 1–8, various points of sail)
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Q5

Sailing Terms

Max. 9

Match each term to its correct description by selecting the letter (A–I).

Descriptions:
  1. When the stern passes through the wind while under way
  2. Away from the wind (downwind)
  3. When the bow passes through the wind while under way
  4. When the forward part of the sail is fluttering
  5. When the wind is coming from the stern quarter
  6. Altering the heading of a sailboat toward the wind
  7. When a vessel is under sail, head to wind, with no steerage
  8. When a sailboat is sailing as close to the wind as possible
  9. Altering the heading of a sailboat away from the wind
Q6

Weather Information Sources

Max. 4

Name four reliable sources of weather information originating from Environment Canada and available to sailors in Canada. (1 mark each)

Q7

Wind Speed Warnings

Max. 6

State the range of wind speed (in knots) for each warning level. (1 mark each)

Q8

Skipper & Crew Responsibilities

Max. 2

State the responsibilities of the skipper and crew. (1 mark each)

Note: Q8 answers are forwarded to your instructor for manual review.

Q9

Knots, Bends & Hitches

Max. 4

Match each knot to its most common use number from the table below.

Most Common Use:
  1. Joining two lines of different diameter
  2. Non-slip loop
  3. Joining two lines of the same diameter
  4. Temporarily tie a line to a spar (pole)
  5. Tying a dock line to a ring
  6. Stopper knot
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