You have some time on your hands and you have not been able to sail for a bit. We understand that, as you stay home and stay safe why not engage your sailing mind and take a quiz. These are the doldrums of the COVID-19 crisis so pass the time with some ASA sailing quizzes.
Take a few sailing quizzes to help quench your thirst for sailing.
The Charter Quiz
You have taken ASA101, ASA 103 and ASA 104 and you are ready to bareboat charter! Do you know all of the information? Challenge yourself with The Charter Quiz and then start planning a sailing vacation.
You might not be a fan of ink on your skin but sailors have long been known for their descriptive tattoos. Symbolism or superstition? Do you know what these descriptive body art pieces mean? Maybe you should.
How well do you know the body of water that you sail upon? The details of what resides both above and below the water are endless. The numbers surrounding what we dump in the ocean are staggering. Take the quiz and see for yourself.
When you are out on the water do you often take a look at a boat and have no idea what it is? Or, are you the sailor who has so much sailing knowledge you notice a reverse transom and immediately can explain the model of the sailboat. Either way, challenge yourself to a boat quiz and see how well your knowledge stacks up.
The elusive nature of the relationship between the wind and your sails is described as sail trim. For some it is the process by which as much power is harnessed by the wind for others it is knowing full well that sitting back and watching the telltales illustrate your desire to cruise instead of race. Do you trim? Take the quiz.
You’ve seen it. You’ve used it. So what is it? How often have you seen something on a boat or recognized a piece of equipment and not had a name for it? Take this quiz and find out if you know, “What is it?”
You need to get from point A to Point B so how do you do it. Do you use a GPS? A chart? Your eyes? How much do you know about navigation? This quiz will test your knowledge.
The catamaran is a different category of sailing that has both proponents and detractors in droves. Do you know your way around a catamaran? Take the quiz and find out how well versed you are in Cat-speak.
How we respond during difficult times is often the difference between a scary situation and a tragic event. Test your knowledge of situational decision making with this sailing emergency quiz.
One of the major issues facing all sailors is the health of the oceans we sail upon. Plastic is an environmental disaster as it floats in every waterway we utilize. This quiz is a test of the numbers and it is staggering.
The Best Advice You Can Get About Sailing Sailing can be a thrilling and rewarding experience, but it requires skill, knowledge, and attention to safety. From understanding windds and tides to learning to communicate with crew, here are some common pieces of advice for sailors.
Do I Need An IPC? If you plan to charter a yacht in Europe, the International Proficiency Certificate offers US-based sailors an equivalent to the ICC, which is a requirement by charter companies. Apply online in minutes and set your sights on a Mediterranean dream vacation!
Navigating Your First Charter: Essential Tips from ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Course When you complete ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising course, you will possess a wealth of knowledge about sailing, and you will have amassed a good deal of experience. Along with your ASA certification, you will be welcomed as a member of any crew, and you will feel more comfortable any time…
