WHAT KIND OF SAILOR ARE YOU

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  You have the chance for a 2 week sailing holiday, your choice is...

  • A.
    Cruising Greek islands
  • B.
    UK to the Canaries
  • C.
    An educational learning trip on the west coast of the UK
• 2.
  The forecast is for a Force 6, do you...

  • A.
    Get the reefs ready, no strong wind will get in the way of your sailing day
  • B.
    Take a storm bound day and explore ashore
  • C.
    Rig the storm sails and practice your heavy weather sailing, force 6 is manageable
• 3.
  The skipper asks for you input on the watch system...

  • A.
    You choose the 4 on 4 off system, lets just get it done
  • B.
    A rolling system works well and allows you to spend time with other crew and share experiences
  • C.
    Whatever system gives you the most time off so you stay as rested as possible
• 4.
  What is your dream boat?

  • A.
    An ex round the world racer capable of eating up the miles
  • B.
    A large comfortable cruiser with bathing platform, a drinks fridge and comfortable furnishings
  • C.
    A hands on 36' yacht, perfect for improving your sailing skills
• 5.
  Something you always take with you on sailing trips is...

  • A.
    Gin, I love to sit out on deck at the end of the day
  • B.
    My notebook, I like to record notes from my sailing days
  • C.
    Passport, who knows what boat I will end up on next
• 6.
  Engines are for...

  • A.
    Getting to the pub quicker
  • B.
    Getting in and out of marinas
  • C.
    A mode of power to keep things moving when there is no wind
• 7.
  Your spinnaker choice would be..

  • A.
    Traditional, poled out symmetrical
  • B.
    Cruising chute in a sock
  • C.
    A combination of roller furled code 0's and asymmetrics ready to make the most of all wind conditions
• 8.
  Sailing the Scottish Islands you want to visit...

  • A.
    The distilleries
  • B.
    The tidal gates, so much navigational practice
  • C.
    St Kilda, what an epic
• 9.
  The Day Skipper certificate is to you...

  • A.
    Too much theory, I just want to sail
  • B.
    The ability to charter a yacht and enjoy my own sailing
  • C.
    A week of great skills practice setting and the next step in your sailing learning
• 10.
  Your favourite position on a boat is....

  • A.
    Helming, it's fun and easy right?
  • B.
    Navigating, there is so much to be involved with
  • C.
    Foredeck, that's where the real sailors are
• 11.
  In the galley you like to cook...

  • A.
    I'd rather go ashore for a meal
  • B.
    Try new recipes and bake bread and cakes
  • C.
    Freeze dried meals and cup a soups, time to get back on deck
• 12.
  In the winter I like to...

  • A.
    Do all the maintenance I can, it is all fascinating
  • B.
    Stay away from the boat, its a summer activity
  • C.
    Play online sailing games
• 13.
  Your favourite piece of sailing gear is your...

  • A.
    Boots, you never take them off
  • B.
    Your knife, it's a must on board
  • C.
    The almanac, it has so much information
• 14.
  Night sailing is...

  • A.
    Not for me
  • B.
    A way to sail longer distances
  • C.
    A great skill tester

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Your are a LEARNER

  ALWASY LOOKING TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
• 2.
  You are a CRUISER

  YOU SEEK OUT COMFORTABLE SAILING OPTIONS AND TIME ASHORE
• 3.
  You just want to SAIL SAIL SAIL

  NO AMOUNT OF SAILING PHASES YOU AND YOU WANT TO EAT UP THE MILES AND JUST GET ON WITH SAILING