ASA 101 Flashcards
If it raises or lowers something
Halyard
Types of halyards
Main halyard
Jim halyard
Sheet halyard
If it trims (adjusts sideways) something
Sheet
Types of sheets
Main sheet
Jib sheet
Types of running rigging
Halyards and sheets
Types of standing rigging
Shrouds and stays
The direction and speed of the wind when you are standing still
True wind
The direction and speed of the wind when you are underway
Apparent wind
Required items
- One PFD per person
- Throwable
- Fire Extinguisher (if combustible fuel) & ventilation for an inboard gas engine
- Sound making device
- Annual sticker
- Registration papers
Option items
- Paddle (centerboard or windsurfer) or anchor (dependent on size of boat)
- Flares (illegal in Inland States but required in all waterways wider than 2 miles)
- Bucket
Sound Signal - Dangerous Situation
Sound 5 short blasts
Sound Signal - Limited Visibility (under Sale)
One long (4 to 6s), two short (1s) every 2 minutes.
Sound Signal - Limited Visibility (under power)
One long (4-6s) every 2 minutes.
Navigation Buoy rule
Red, Right, Returning
When returning to a harbor keep the red lights to the right of the boat.
When departing to open water, the green buoys would be to the right.
Rules of the Road - Vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver have…
the most right of way.
Rules of the Road - Sailing vessels have…
the right of way over Power Vessels (if engine turned on - in gear or not - Is a power vessel) unless overtaking.
Rules of the Road - Vessels with the Right of Way (“Stand On”) must…
maintain course and speed.
Rules of the Road - Vessels without the Right of Way (“Give Way”) must…
make distinct moves.
Rules of the Road - Sail vs. Sail - which tack has Right of Way
Starboard Tack has Right of Way over all vessels on Port Tack
Rules of the Road - Sail vs. Sail - which boat has the right of way if on the same tack?
Leeward vessel has right of way over windward vessel.
Rules of the Road - Power vs. Power - vessel being overtaken…
has the right of way.
Rules of the Road - Power vs. Power - vessel to the left…
does not have the right of way.
Rules of the Road - Power vs. Power - head on…
both vessels move right.
Rules of the Road - exceptions
Any vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver.
What ropes hold the boat close to the dock?
Breast lines.
What ropes hold the boat from moving forward or back?
Spring lines.
What is a bowline knot used for?
Temporary loop
What is a figure eight knot used for?
Used as a stopper knot at the end of the sheets so they will not strip through the blocks.
What is a reef knot used for?
Square knot used to tie two lines of similar size and characteristics together.
What is a cleat hitch used for?
To security a line to a dock or boat cleat.
What is a clove hitch knot used for?
To temporarily security a boat to a piling.
What is a round turn & two half hitches?
A secure knot that can be used to tie a boat up to a piling.
What is a sheet bend used for?
To connect two lines of dissimilar size and characteristics.
