Apparent Wind True Wind Test For Sailors

We hope you get 100%

Have fun with this quick apparent wind and true wind test for sailors, but be prepared for the abuse if you don’t confidently get 100%. If you get anything less than 100% then you surely should take our FREE Basic Sail Trim course online.

Sail Trim — Apparent Wind Quiz
Apparent wind scenario
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Apparent Wind Test
Which arrow represents the True Wind?

Note: We purposefully are not giving you the answers at this stage of the course — you'll discover them as you progress, with a comprehensive test waiting at the end. For now, trust your instincts... or don't. Either way, you're about to find out.

Got Some Wrong?

If you are wondering why you got one or more wrong and want to argue or just question us, take the FREE Basic SailTrim online course first. You’ll be a better and safer boater for it.

Didn’t like the humor we applied to not getting 100%? Ok apologies but – imagine if you got it wrong on the real water – we are just preparing you for that. Plus, we like to keep you entertained throughout our courses. Consider it motivation!

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  • Grant Headifen

    Grant Headifen is a USCG-certified Master Mariner (50-Ton), founder of NauticEd, and one of the sailing world's most recognized educators. With 46 years on the water, charters across 40+ global destinations, 5 sailing books, 30+ online courses, and 300,000+ students worldwide, Grant brings real-world expertise to every article. He pioneered fractional boat ownership through SailTime and serves on the Texas Boater Safety Advisory Board. NauticEd is the only U.S. sailing education body recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard under American National Standards.

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