Quiz

Starting quiz

Given a normal starting line where the committee boat marks the right end of the starting line and the pin marks the left end of the line and given the bearing to the windward mark is 360 degrees and that the current is not a factor to consider:

1) If pre-start we are sailing parallel to the starting line on starboard tack at a heading of 280 degrees, which end of the starting line is favored, the pin end or the committee boat end?

2) if on port tack sailing parallel to the starting line on a heading of 100 degrees, which end is favored?

3) if on port tack with a heading of 80 degrees?

4) if on starboard tack with a heading of 260 degrees?