Question 1

What year was sailing first introduced in the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

1896

Question 2

What is the world-record sailing speed?

Accepted Answer

65.45 knots

Question 3

Which direction is the most difficult direction to sail in?

Accepted Answer

West

Question 4

The full-rigged iron windjammer Star of India is the oldest active sailing ship in the world. She was built in

Accepted Answer

1863

Question 5

What is the very first rule listed as 1.1 in the racing rules of sailing?

Accepted Answer

Helping Those in Danger (assist anyone in need)

Question 6

A ship that sailed perfect due west after leaving San Fransisco would make landfall just south Sendai in which country?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 7

Alee means away from the direction of which weather phenomenon that’s important for sailing?

Accepted Answer

Wind

Question 8

Which famous explorer discovered and named Clerke Rocks and the South Sandwich Islands ("Sandwich Land")?

Accepted Answer

Captain James Cook

Question 9

Which famous explorer is on the picture?

Accepted Answer

Vasco da Gama

Sailing Trivia Quiz

2) What is the world-record sailing speed?