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
What was the name of Ernest Shackleton's ship that was trapped and crushed by pack ice during his 1915 Antarctic expedition?
Endurance
Dating back to 1851, what two-word nickname is frequently given to the ornate silver trophy awarded to the winner of the America's Cup?
The Auld Mug
What is the name for the maneuver where a sailboat turns its bow through the wind to change direction while sailing upwind?
Tacking
Equivalent to one nautical mile per hour, what unit of measurement is used to track a vessel's speed at sea?
Knot
When facing towards the bow, what is the nautical term for the right-hand side of a vessel?
Starboard