Sailing Trivia
From the Auld Mug to the dreaded 'in irons' stall, test your knowledge of the high seas before you accidentally gybe into a disqualification.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Which two imaginary coordinate lines intersect to pinpoint a vessel's exact geographic position on a nautical chart?
Latitude and longitude
When facing towards the bow, what is the nautical term for the right-hand side of a vessel?
Starboard
As a direct result of the Titanic disaster, what common safety equipment was legally required to have enough capacity for every person on board?
Lifeboats
In a standard overtaking situation on the water, which vessel is legally required to keep clear and have the right of way: the one passing or the one being passed?
The one being passed
To reef a roller-furling headsail and reduce its surface area, what physical action is taken?
Roll it up