ASA 101

Question 1

If it raises or lowers something

Answer 1

Halyard

Question 2

Types of halyards

Answer 2

Main halyard
Jim halyard
Sheet halyard

Question 3

If it trims (adjusts sideways) something

Answer 3

Sheet

Question 4

Types of sheets

Answer 4

Main sheet

Jib sheet

Question 5

Types of running rigging

Answer 5

Halyards and sheets

Question 6

Types of standing rigging

Answer 6

Shrouds and stays

Question 7

The direction and speed of the wind when you are standing still

Answer 7

True wind

Question 8

The direction and speed of the wind when you are underway

Answer 8

Apparent wind

Question 9

Required items

Answer 9

1. One PFD per person
2. Throwable
3. Fire Extinguisher (if combustible fuel) & ventilation for an inboard gas engine
4. Sound making device
5. Annual sticker
6. Registration papers

Question 10

Option items

Answer 10

1. Paddle (centerboard or windsurfer) or anchor (dependent on size of boat)
2. Flares (illegal in Inland States but required in all waterways wider than 2 miles)
3. Bucket

Question 11

Sound Signal - Dangerous Situation

Answer 11

Sound 5 short blasts

Question 12

Sound Signal - Limited Visibility (under Sale)

Answer 12

One long (4 to 6s), two short (1s) every 2 minutes.

Question 13

Sound Signal - Limited Visibility (under power)

Answer 13

One long (4-6s) every 2 minutes.

Question 14

Navigation Buoy rule

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

Rules of the Road - Vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver have…

Answer 15

the most right of way.

Question 16

Rules of the Road - Sailing vessels have…

Answer 16

the right of way over Power Vessels (if engine turned on - in gear or not - Is a power vessel) unless overtaking.

Question 17

Rules of the Road - Vessels with the Right of Way (“Stand On”) must…

Answer 17

maintain course and speed.

Question 18

Rules of the Road - Vessels without the Right of Way (“Give Way”) must…

Answer 18

make distinct moves.

Question 19

Rules of the Road - Sail vs. Sail - which tack has Right of Way

Answer 19

Starboard Tack has Right of Way over all vessels on Port Tack

Question 20

Rules of the Road - Sail vs. Sail - which boat has the right of way if on the same tack?

Answer 20

Leeward vessel has right of way over windward vessel.

Question 21

Rules of the Road - Power vs. Power - vessel being overtaken…

Answer 21

has the right of way.

Question 22

Rules of the Road - Power vs. Power - vessel to the left…

Answer 22

does not have the right of way.

Question 23

Rules of the Road - Power vs. Power - head on…

Answer 23

both vessels move right.

Question 24

Rules of the Road - exceptions

Answer 24

Any vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver.

Question 25

What ropes hold the boat close to the dock?

Answer 25

Breast lines.

Question 26

What ropes hold the boat from moving forward or back?

Answer 26

Spring lines.

Question 27

What is a bowline knot used for?

Answer 27

Temporary loop

Question 28

What is a figure eight knot used for?

Answer 28

Used as a stopper knot at the end of the sheets so they will not strip through the blocks.

Question 29

What is a reef knot used for?

Answer 29

Square knot used to tie two lines of similar size and characteristics together.

Question 30

What is a cleat hitch used for?

Answer 30

To security a line to a dock or boat cleat.

Question 31

What is a clove hitch knot used for?

Answer 31

To temporarily security a boat to a piling.

Question 32

What is a round turn & two half hitches?

Answer 32

A secure knot that can be used to tie a boat up to a piling.

Question 33

What is a sheet bend used for?

Answer 33

To connect two lines of dissimilar size and characteristics.