ASA 101 - Questions 4 Flashcards
Steps to Independent Sailing
In the Navigation Rules, Rules (the “Lookout Rule”) requires all vessels to maintain a proper lookout using _____ and _____ and any other available means (e.g., radar).
sight, hearing
It is the responsibility of every vessel operator to avoid a _____.
collision
The _____ vessel’s obligation is to maintain _____ and speed.
stand-on, course
The _____ - _____ vessel is required to maneuver out of the way of the stand-on vessel.
give-way
A vessel overtaking another vessel must _____ to the vessel being overtaken (see diagram).
give way
When two sailing vessels are approaching on opposite tacks, the vessel with the wind on the _____ side is the stand-on vessel (see diagram).
starboard
When two vessels are sailing with the wind on the same side, the vessel to _____ is the give-way vessel (see diagram).
windward
When a sailboat has its engine running and in gear, it is defined as a _____ vessel, regardless of whether the sails are raised.
power-driven
A powerboat, not in a channel or restricted in its ability to maneuver, should _____ to a sailboat under sail, unless the sailboat is _____ the powerboat.
give way, overtaking
When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on, _____ boat is the stand-on vessel. Instead, both vessels should alter course to _____ and pass port-to-port (see diagram).
neither, starboard
In a crossing situation, if powerboat A sees powerboat B on its starboard side, then powerboat A shall _____ (see diagram).
give way
The give-way vessel shall take _____ and _____ action to keep clear. If the give-way vessel does not seem to be taking early or substantial enough action, then the _____ - _____ vessel must take action to avoid the collision.
early, substantial, stand-on
Nearly all vessels must be _____ with the state in which they operate, and/or _____ through the U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Center.
registered, documented
There must be at least one Type I, II, III, or V _____ on board for _____ person.
life jacket (or PFD), each
Examples of visual distress signals include:
a) _____
b) _____ _____
c) _____ _____
d) _____ _____ _____
flares
smoke signals
distress flag
electric distress light
An _____ _____ can serve as a sound-producing device.
air horn
Any sailboat under 26 feet in length with an engine must carry a _____ _____.
fire extinguisher
A sailing vessel over 23 feet in length under way at night or in restricted visibility is required to display a _____ sidelight on the port side, a _____ sidelight on the starboard side, and a _____ light on the stern.
red, green, white
When a sailboat 23 feet or longer is navigating at night with its engine operating in gear it must also display a white _____ light in addition to the sidelights and stern light.
steaming
The Federal limit for blood alcohol content is _____ percent.
0.08
In the Aids to Navigation system, a _____ is a floating aid anchored to the bottom. A beacon is a _____ mark and can be on land or in the water.
buoy, fixed
Lateral Aids to Navigation are identified by three features, _____, _____, and _____.
color, shape, number
A way to remember on which side to keep the starboard-hand (red) markers when entering a channel from seaward is the phrase “_____ _____ _____.”
“red right returning”
A _____ _____ buoy has red and white vertical stripes and is safe to pass on either side.
safe water
The procedure for recovering a crewmember who has fallen overboard (a COB), is:
a) Appoint someone as a _____ to keep the COB in sight.
b) Throw _____ device(s) to the COB.
c) Maneuver the boat back to the COB and approach on a _____ _____ point of sail.
d) Stop the boat by _____ the sails and bring the COB aboard.
a) spotter
b) flotation
c) close reach
d) luffing
The Figure-8 recovery method works well on small boats since there is no _____, thereby reducing the risk of a second COB.
jibe
Checking the _____ forecast is one of the most important steps to take before going sailing.
weather
A _____ plan can be provided to a friend or relative who is willing to be responsible for contacting the authorities if you do not make contact on schedule .
float
