SYC Quiz - Week Twenty Two

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Quiz Questions

1.
Q1. Until mid 19th century a “chip log” was used to measure the speed of a vessel. The distance between the knots on the drag line was?
- A.
  47 feet & 3 inches
- B.
  43 feet & 7 inches
- C.
  37 feet & 4 inches
- D.
  34 feet & 7 inches
2.
Q2. What year did the Bond / Lexcen Southern Cross challenge for the America’s Cup?
- A.
  1972
- B.
  1973
- C.
  1974
- D.
  1975
3.
Q3. 15 knots is how many kilometres per hour?
- A.
  27 kph
- B.
  27.5 kph
- C.
  27.78 kph
- D.
  28 kph
4.
Q4. Skull & Crossbones flag is often called the?
- A.
  Gay Roger
- B.
  Jolly Roger
- C.
  Happy Roger
- D.
  Revelling Roger
5.
Q5. To convert Knots to Kph we multiply by?
- A.
  1.852
- B.
  1.582
- C.
  1.258
- D.
  1.285
6.
Q6. How many stars form the Southern Cross?
- A.
  4
- B.
  5
- C.
  6
- D.
  7
7.
Q7. 40 Knots would read as what on the Beaufort Scale?
- A.
  6
- B.
  7
- C.
  8
- D.
  9
8.
Q8. Which Nautical Code Flag does not have a cross?
- A.
  R
- B.
  V
- C.
  X
- D.
  Z
9.
Q9. The speed limit close to shore is?
- A.
  10 kph
- B.
  10 knots
- C.
  5 kph
- D.
  5 knots
10.
Q10. A Crossjack is a?
- A.
  Sail
- B.
  Spar
- C.
  Knot
- D.
  Splice
11.
Q11. Which knot name is not really a knot?
- A.
  Flemish Eye Knot
- B.
  Double Pitcher Knot
- C.
  Muscle Knot
- D.
  Lubbers Knot
12.
Q12. What colour is the cross on Pennant Flag 4?
- A.
  Red
- B.
  Yellow
- C.
  White
- D.
  Black
13.
Q13. The Turkshead Knot used by Scouts to secure their neck scarf is also referred to as?
- A.
  A Wiggle
- B.
  A Wobble
- C.
  A Widdle
- D.
  A Woggle
14.
Q14. Which is not the name of a Southern Cross Star?
- A.
  Alpha
- B.
  Mimosa
- C.
  Epsilon
- D.
  Zeta
15.
Q15. Mark Knofler and The Notting Hillbillies only album was?
- A.
  Missing... Presumed Dead
- B.
  Missing... Presumed Having a Good Time
- C.
  Missing... Presumed AWOL
- D.
  Missing... Presumed Alive and Kicking
16.
Q16. America’s singer songwriter, Christopher Cross won three Grammy's for his song?
- A.
  Cruising
- B.
  Sailing
- C.
  Boating
- D.
  Yachting
17.
Q17. Nottinghill the movie starred Julia Roberts with?
- A.
  George Clooney
- B.
  Hugh Jackman
- C.
  Hugh Grant
- D.
  Colin Firth
18.
Q18. The international meaning of Nautical Flag M is?
- A.
  Stop your vessel immediately
- B.
  My vessel is stopped
- C.
  I want to communicate with you
- D.
  I want a pilot
19.
Q19. Bayside has two local Knot birds, the Great Knot and the?
- A.
  Yellow Knot
- B.
  Blue Knot
- C.
  Green Knot
- D.
  Red Knot
20.
Q20. When flying flags on a cross armed flag pole, where should the Australian flag be flown?
- A.
  On the Northern most point of the Arm
- B.
  On the Southern most point of the Arm
- C.
  Below the Club or affiliation flag
- D.
  At the top of the main centre flagpole

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SYC Quiz - Week Twenty Two

This week's quiz has been created by Quiz Master Chris Mitchell in the theme of Knots and Crosses.Good Luck!Join in for some virtual fun and engagement with no prizes and no results debated!

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