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#6 wrong
The answer to #6 is at least partially wrong. Using a leech cord to increase fullness on a reach (as opposed to a run) would result in a closed leech, which will increase both heeling and drag. The trimming objective when reaching is to maintain an open leech, which invariably means that the leech cord must be eased.
The answer to #6 is at least partially wrong. Using a leech cord to increase fullness on a reach (as opposed to a run) would result in a closed leech, which will increase both heeling and drag. The trimming objective when reaching is to maintain an open leech, which invariably means that the leech cord must be eased.
Quiz Mechanical Problem
When one takes this type of quiz the answers can unwittingly be changed when one uses the down arrow to move to the next question. In this case I answered seven of ten correctly. In reviewing, I found I knew the correct answer to two of the three incorrect answers; by using the down arrow I produced an incorrect response. Perhaps you should change the method of recording answers, or warn those who take the quiz of possible problems.
When one takes this type of quiz the answers can unwittingly be changed when one uses the down arrow to move to the next question. In this case I answered seven of ten correctly. In reviewing, I found I knew the correct answer to two of the three incorrect answers; by using the down arrow I produced an incorrect response. Perhaps you should change the method of recording answers, or warn those who take the quiz of possible problems.
Knowledge of statistics has limited value
I was succesful in your latest quiz. The only one I missed had to do with my knowledge of USCG statistics on what violation is caught most. Well as Click and Clack the Tappit Brothers would say: "Boooooooooo-Gus" It turns out I am retired CG and among other things served as a Boarding Officer at a small boat station. A seaman's knowledge of this statistic is hardly worth a comment. Thanks! Joe
I was succesful in your latest quiz. The only one I missed had to do with my knowledge of USCG statistics on what violation is caught most. Well as Click and Clack the Tappit Brothers would say: "Boooooooooo-Gus" It turns out I am retired CG and among other things served as a Boarding Officer at a small boat station. A seaman's knowledge of this statistic is hardly worth a comment. Thanks! Joe
Answer to Quiz Question No. 5
You are preparing to sail through a narrow channel marked with range lights. The chart says the proper course to be lined up with the range lights is 270 True. Your two year old chart says the compass variation in this area is 15 degrees east. Assuming no deviation in your compass, approximately which course should it read to safely sail through the channel: The item above is a copy of question no. 5. According to the quiz master, the correct answer in 255°. I disagree!! Every chart I have ever seen lists the variation as so many degrees per year. Thus on a two year old chart that lists the variation as 15°E, at total of 30° should be subtracted from the 270° heading.
You are preparing to sail through a narrow channel marked with range lights. The chart says the proper course to be lined up with the range lights is 270 True. Your two year old chart says the compass variation in this area is 15 degrees east. Assuming no deviation in your compass, approximately which course should it read to safely sail through the channel: The item above is a copy of question no. 5. According to the quiz master, the correct answer in 255°. I disagree!! Every chart I have ever seen lists the variation as so many degrees per year. Thus on a two year old chart that lists the variation as 15°E, at total of 30° should be subtracted from the 270° heading.
Nine right???
Must have been an easy one, cause I NEVER do well at these quizes. Always manage to walk away feeling like I shouldn't ever leave the dock. Never stopped me from doing so, though.
Must have been an easy one, cause I NEVER do well at these quizes. Always manage to walk away feeling like I shouldn't ever leave the dock. Never stopped me from doing so, though.
Variation
Vic, If the chart were 12 years old, then it would be 180 degrees off? A reversal of the magnetic field every 12 years? Wow, that would make navigation interesting. Actually, there is a shift each year that is represented on the chart. It is a fraction of a single degree. In the 30 years or so that I have been flying around here, I think the variation has changed a little over a degree, maybe two. The answer to the question is correct. Dan Jonas (S/V Feije II)
Vic, If the chart were 12 years old, then it would be 180 degrees off? A reversal of the magnetic field every 12 years? Wow, that would make navigation interesting. Actually, there is a shift each year that is represented on the chart. It is a fraction of a single degree. In the 30 years or so that I have been flying around here, I think the variation has changed a little over a degree, maybe two. The answer to the question is correct. Dan Jonas (S/V Feije II)
15 degree variation in a year?
I don't know of any place on the planet that has 15 degree variance PER YEAR. Usually, the variance is in seconds or at most minutes of a degree per year. Thus the answer "255 degrees" is correct. ~ Happy sails to you ~ _/) ~
I don't know of any place on the planet that has 15 degree variance PER YEAR. Usually, the variance is in seconds or at most minutes of a degree per year. Thus the answer "255 degrees" is correct. ~ Happy sails to you ~ _/) ~
East is Least, West Is Best
Remember this " East is Least, West is Best.. So, Subtract variation easterly and add it westerly.. You'll always remember this..
Remember this " East is Least, West is Best.. So, Subtract variation easterly and add it westerly.. You'll always remember this..
More on variation
Variation is the difference between True and Magnetic north. It does change slowly with time so the charts list the variation as of the chart date and the annual increase (or decrease). So the variation printed in the compass rose may be listed as 15 degrees 23 minutes West, with an annual increase of 3 minutes...So, if the chart is dated 1985, the total increase would be 54 minutes(18 years * 3 minutes/yr) and the variation in 2003 is 16 degrees 17 minutes
Variation is the difference between True and Magnetic north. It does change slowly with time so the charts list the variation as of the chart date and the annual increase (or decrease). So the variation printed in the compass rose may be listed as 15 degrees 23 minutes West, with an annual increase of 3 minutes...So, if the chart is dated 1985, the total increase would be 54 minutes(18 years * 3 minutes/yr) and the variation in 2003 is 16 degrees 17 minutes
Final results
Final results for the Quick Quiz ending June 8, 2003: How many questions did you answer correctly on sailing skills quiz? 38% 8 or more 37% 6-7 18% 4-5 07% 0-3 1,753 owners responding
Final results for the Quick Quiz ending June 8, 2003: How many questions did you answer correctly on sailing skills quiz? 38% 8 or more 37% 6-7 18% 4-5 07% 0-3 1,753 owners responding
Thanks
I love these quizes. Usually I do respectfully on them and this was no exception, but the reason I love these is the learning and discussions that occur. No matter my responses correct or not (usually get 7-9 right), the dialouge always gets me thinking about more than the question did. Another thing I have noticed is that most of these questions pertain to something that comes up in a season of sailing. I think that is brilliant! Keep up the good work. Ted
I love these quizes. Usually I do respectfully on them and this was no exception, but the reason I love these is the learning and discussions that occur. No matter my responses correct or not (usually get 7-9 right), the dialouge always gets me thinking about more than the question did. Another thing I have noticed is that most of these questions pertain to something that comes up in a season of sailing. I think that is brilliant! Keep up the good work. Ted
Q #10. What a about a parallel course?
If on a parallel course of the same speed . The bearing to the other boat would not change.
If on a parallel course of the same speed . The bearing to the other boat would not change.
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Hi Mike, My wife hit me with the same comment. The question says that you are "approaching" the other boat. Approaching means you are getting closer which can't happen if you're on a parallel course. I had to get the Websters out to prove what approaching meant, but she finally agreed. Hopefully you will too. Gary Wyngarden
Hi Mike, My wife hit me with the same comment. The question says that you are "approaching" the other boat. Approaching means you are getting closer which can't happen if you're on a parallel course. I had to get the Websters out to prove what approaching meant, but she finally agreed. Hopefully you will too. Gary Wyngarden
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