| Hint | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| rope or line that controls sails | sheet | 86%
|
| lever used to steer | tiller | 78%
|
| rope, wire or line used to hoist sail | halyard | 69%
|
| wires, ropes or metal rods that supports mast | stays | 68%
|
| bottom rear corner of triangular sail | clew | 35%
|
| pole or spar extending forward from prow | bowsprit | 34%
|
| scale that describes force of wind | beaufort | 33%
|
| depth of hull below waterline | draft | 30%
|
| sailors ropework tool | marlinspike | 22%
|
| twine binding on rope to prevent unravalling | whipping | 17%
|
| line used to raise boom | topping lift | 16%
|
| single masted boat with 2 or more headsails | cutter | 14%
|
| cabin or quarters in bow | fo'c'sle | 6%
|
| deck mounted bracket that takes foot of mast | tabernacle | 2%
|
| quickly reduce the efficency or area of sail | scandalise | 1%
|