AXS01 - Auxiliary Sail Endorsement

The Correct Answer is B **Why Option B ("Luff") is Correct:** The term "luff" in sailing refers to the forward or leading edge of a sail (the edge closest to the mast or forestay). Since the question asks for the edge of the sail labeled "A," which is typically the front, mast-adjacent edge in standard sail diagrams (like those found in reference illustration D001SL), "Luff" is the correct term for this edge. **Why the Other Options are Incorrect:** * **A) Headboard:** The head (or headboard) is the topmost corner or edge of the sail. It is not the leading vertical edge. * **C) Clew:** The clew is the aft (rear) lower corner of the sail, where the sheet (control line) is attached. * **D) Leech:** The leech is the aft (rear) edge of the sail—the trailing edge farthest from the mast.