Newport Beach Sailing School ASA 101 Official Certification Log Book - Review Topics - 07-20-22

Sep 25, 2026

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Newport Beach Sailing School ASA 101 Official Certification Log Book-review topicS outlines key knowledge and skills for sailing certification. It covers basic sailboat terminology (hull, rigging, sails, controls) and core definitions of navigation and sailing directions. The guide then addresses maneuvers and points of sail, helm commands, USCG navigation rules with stand-on and give-way identification, aids to navigation, safety gear and procedures, and practical sailing requirements. It also includes crew commands, crew-overboard recovery actions, return-and-secure steps, and essential knots and hitches.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Basic Sailing Terminology

Maneuvers & Points of Sail

Navigation Rules

Aids to Navigation

Safety Gear & Procedures

Safety Equipment

Sailing

Crew Overboard

Return & Secure

Knots

Newport Beach SailiNg School ASA 101 Official Certification Log Book-review topicS Basic Sailing Terminology 1. Describe and identify the following sailboat parts and their functions: a. Hull b. Deck c. Transom d. Keel e. Mast f. Boom g. Gooseneck h. Bow i. Stern j. Helm / Tiller /Wheel k. Rudder l. Cockpit m. Cabin n. Standing Rigging o. Shroud p. Spreader q. Chainplate r. Headstay / Forestay s. Backstay t. Stanchion u. Lifeline v. Pulpit w. Winch x. Cleat y. Block z. Fairlead aa. Fender ab. Dock lines 2. Identify and describe the functions of the following sails, sail parts and sail controls: a. Mainsail b. Jib / Genoa c. Head d. Tack e. Clew f. Foot g. Luff h. Leech i. Downhaul / Cunningham j. Batten k. Batten Pocket l. Bolt Rope m. Hank n. Running Rigging o. Halyard p. Mainsheet q. Jibsheets r. Boom Topping Lift s. Boom Vang t. Telltale u. Outhaul v. Traveler w. Shackle x. Roller Furler 3. Define the following terms: a. Port b. Starboard c. Forward d. Aft e. Beam f. Ahead g. Astern h. Abeam i. Windward j. Leeward k. Draft l. Freeboard m. Heel n. Weather helm o. Skipper p. Helmsman q. Crew Maneuvers & Points of Sail 1. Explain and identify using diagrams the following maneuvers, points of sail, and other terms: a. Head-to-Wind b. No-Sail Zone c. Closed Hauled d. Close Reach e. Beam Reach f. Broad Reach g. Run h. Sailing-by-the-Lee i. In Irons j. Luffing k. Port Tack l. Starboard Tack m. Tacking n. Jibing o. Stand-on p. Give-way 2. Explain and utilize correctly the following helm commands and crew responses: a. “Heading Up” b. “Bearing Away” c. “Ready About” - “Ready” - “Helms a-Lee”(or “Coming About” or “Tacking”) d. “Prepare to Jibe” - “Ready” - “Jibe-Ho”(or “Jibing”) Navigation Rules For following items 1-8 describe, using diagrams as appropriate, the applicable rules for a 25-foot recreational sailing vessel, as found in the USCG Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook. Identify the “stand-on” and “give-way” vessel in each situation. 1. Look-out (Rule 5) 2. Sailing vessels with the wind on different sides (starboard / port), Rule 12(a)(i) 072022 Newport Beach SailiNg School ASA 101 Official Certification Log Book-review topicS Navigation Rules (Cont’d) 3. Sailing vessels with the wind on same side (leeward/windward), Rule 12(a)(ii) 4. Sailing vessel on port tack cannot determine windward sailing vessel’s tack, Rule 12(a iii) 5. Overtaking (Rule 13) 6. Power-driven vessels approaching eachother head-on (Rule 14) 7. Power-driven vessel with another powerdriven vessel on starboard side (Rule 15) 8. Describe appropriate actions to be taken when sailing in the vicinity of commercial traffic, including responding to a danger signal. Aids to Navigation 1. Identify and state the purpose of lateral aids to navigation by color, shape & numbering, including preferred channel markers. 2. Identify safe water, information and regulatory markers. Safety Gear & Procedures 1. List the federally required equipment for a recreational sailboat of 25-feet in length. 2. Identify the location and color of navigation lights used by a recreational vessel of 25-feet in length. 3. Describe the purpose of a Float Plan, give examples of information contained therein and to whom it should be submitted. 4. Describe when and to whom boating accidents must be reported. 5. State the Federal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit for vessel operation. Safety Equipment 1. Demonstrate the proper use of a lifejacket or personal flotation device (PFD) . Sailing A Certified Sailor has successfully demonstrated his or her ability to: Rg/hoist/set sails safely and correctly to obtain proper sail trim using the following lines and controls, if available on the practice vessel: 1. Halyards and/or furling devices 2. Dow

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What safety and navigation knowledge is required?

The topics include USCG navigation rules (rules 5, 12, 13-15 and collision/traffic actions), identifying aids to navigation, listing federally required recreational sailboat equipment for a 25-foot vessel, navigation light locations/colors, float plan use, accident reporting, and the federal BAC limit, plus lifejacket/PFD proper use.

Sep 25, 2026

Uploaded by Stanley