Wednesday 18 May 2011

What is the function of that barrel-shaped thing at the extreme on of the stick?

I am working on composing a quiz right now.
It will have a maritime theme.
I searched Google images for the word 'bowsprit'.
Here's one result:


Any tasteful suggestions for a corresponding question and answer will be most welcome.

2 comments:

Le Sanglier said...

I like her better than Tracey.

Parkingspaceman said...

There are at least two possible solutions:
ONE
Q:If the boat is making 5 knots against a steady 3-knots breeze on the quarter, what is the correct angle of penetration? And would it be worth falling overboard and drowning for?
A: 45 degrees, and YES!!!

TWO
Q:What is the correct form of address in this situation?
A:Hello, sailor!