Akron Sail and Power Squadron Sail Class

 Chapter 8 
"Balance"

Balance is the ability of a boat to stay on a steady course with no pressure on the helm.  This secion discusses the effect of wind and water forces on a boat's balance and techniques to control them.

This results in an understanding of the terms weather helm and lee helm.
Where to find answers to the Homework Questions:

1 - paragraph 6, 7, 8
2 - paragraph 8, 22
3 - paragraph 13, 14
4 - paragraph 11, 12
5 - paragraph 12
6 - paragraph 13, 14, 21, 22
7 - paragraph 22, 23
8 - paragraph 19
9 - paragraph 27
10 - paragraph 28
11 - paragraph 29
12 - paragraph 28
13 - paragraph 29
14 - paragraph 24