Question 20 AXS01 - Auxiliary Sail Endorsement

The Correct Answer is B **Why Option B is Correct:** The **gooseneck** is the specific fitting or pivot point on a sailboat that mechanically connects the forward end of the boom (the horizontal spar) to the mast (the vertical spar). Its design allows the boom to swing freely both horizontally (side to side) and to pivot vertically (up and down) to accommodate different sail shapes and points of sail, making option B ("It connects the boom to the mast and allows the boom to swing freely.") the accurate definition. **Why the Other Options are Incorrect:** * **A) It is a sailing maneuver which brings the vessel's head through the wind.** This describes a **tack** (or sometimes, depending on the specifics, part of a gybe), not a gooseneck. * **C) It is a sailing condition where there is a loss of air flow over the sails.** This condition is known as being **luffed** or **in irons** (if the vessel is stopped and unable to steer), not a gooseneck. * **D) None of the above.** This is incorrect because option B is a precise definition of the gooseneck fitting.