Question 45 Deck General

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

Diagram for USCG Deck General: As shown in illustration D002SL below, which of the following describes the...
A Head, tack, and clew
B Head, fore, and aft
C Headboard, foot, and tail
D Luff, leech, and spar
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) Head, tack, and clew. The three corners of the main sail are the head (top corner), the tack (front lower corner), and the clew (rear lower corner). This is the standard terminology used to describe the parts of a sail, as defined in the US Coast Guard navigation rules and regulations. The other options are incorrect - B) refers to the fore-and-aft orientation of the sail, C) refers to different parts of the sail, and D) refers to the parts of the sail's edge rather than the corners.

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