Deck General USCG Question #129 (Set 4)

As shown in illustration D002SL below, which of the following describes the three corners of the main sail?

USCG Exam Illustration D002SL
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D002SL
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Head, tack, and clew

Standard maritime nomenclature identifies the three primary corners of a triangular sail as the head (top corner), the tack (lower forward corner secured at the mast and boom), and the clew (lower aft corner where the sheet attaches).

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