Living Aboard

Question 1

List three measures to prevent sea sickness:

Answer 1

rest, hydration, anti-seasickness medication, horizon

Question 2

Contents of a marine first-aid kit depend upon the number of ___ and the distance from ___ assistance.

Answer 2

crew, medical

Question 3

While a hypothermic crew member should be treated by ___ warming, a patient with heat exhaustion needs rapid ___ and hydration.

Answer 3

slow, cooling

Question 4

Distress signals are used to attract ___ when you need assistance. In coastal waters, the best way to communicate with rescue authorities is with your ___ ___. You can pinpoint your position VISUALLY for resources by using ___.

Answer 4

attention, VHF radio, flares

Question 5

Should you be involved in a boating accident, you are required to make a formal report to the USCG if injuries are beyond ___ ___ or damages exceed ___.

Answer 5

first aid, $2,000

Question 6

Rendering assistance to another ___ at sea is required by law. However, assistance should never exceed your level of capability and ___.

Answer 6

individual, training

Question 7

Your choice of MOB maneuver depends on the boat’s point of ___, the wind and ___ conditions, and the skill and experience of those on board.

Answer 7

sail, sea

Question 8

The final approach for a Man Overboard recovery should be on a ___ ___ to control boat speed and to stop to windward / leeward (circle one) of the MOB.

Answer 8

close reach, windward

Question 9

If your propellor becomes fouled while motoring, your first action should be to shift to ___ gear. If the line is tightly wrapped, turning the ___ ___ from inside the boat may free the line.

Answer 9

neutral, prop shaft

Question 10

If the diesel engine runs at irregular rpm, falters, and stops, the problem is due to an interruption in the ___ supply, probably due to a clogged primary fuel ___.

Answer 10

fuel, filter

Question 11

Lack of cooling water will result in the engine ___ . Stope the engine immediately and check for debris or obstruction in the ___ - ___ ___ .

Answer 11

overheating, raw-water strainer

Question 12

In the event of a steering failure, determine if you can steer with the autopilot. If you can’t, fit the emergency ___ into the top of the rudder stock.

Answer 12

tiller

Question 13

Upon grounding under sail, your first action should be to ___ the sails. If grounding under power, immediately shift into ___ gear.

Answer 13

de-power, neutral

Question 14

List three common sources of onboard fires: ___, ___, ___.

Answer 14

electrical, engines, fuel leaks, galley

Question 15

Upon discovering water in the cabin, your first response should be to ensure the ___ ___ are on and working, and then to ___ the water to establish if the leak is fresh water or seawater.

Answer 15

bilge pumps, taste

Question 16

Duty rotation is not only a great way to share the load, but also provides those new to cruising with ___ and ___ .

Answer 16

training, experience

Question 17

When bringing provisions on board, leave the cardboard boxes / plastic bags (circle one) behind as they might contain insects and their eggs.

Answer 17

cardboard boxes

Question 18

Conserve the cold air in the fridge with tactical food stowage: plan meals so you eat the most ___ items first, and ___ rummaging by packaging meal items together.

Answer 18

perishable, minimize (or avoid)

Question 19

Stow heavy sealed beverage items as high / low (circle one) in the boat as possible, and replenish the beverage cooler from this stock.

Answer 19

low

Question 20

Skippers should plan on ___ ___ gallon of drinking water per person per day, and ___ gallons of water per day for bathing, dishes, etc…

Answer 20

one half, five

Question 21

To keep batteries properly charged, expect to run the diesel engine at least ___ hours per day.

Answer 21

two

Question 22

List three measures to help conserve domestic battery power ___ , ___ , ___ .

Answer 22

switch off lights, use personal reading light, switch off fans, run fridge only when charging

Question 23

Good practices toward maintaining a clean and happy boat include a daily seawater washdown of the ___ , wiping the saloon table, and wiping up ___ .

Answer 23

cockpit, spills

Question 24

Before allowing crew to swim off the boat, deploy the ___ ___ and check for strong currents or shallow depths. Swim with a buddy, or post a ___ .

Answer 24

swim ladder, lookout

Question 25

Cruising etiquette involves observing courtesies, including asking ___ to board or raft against another boat, and giving fishermen and raceboats room to ___ .

Answer 25

permission, maneuver

Question 26

Flotillas offer a great way to gain experience by cruising in company with an experienced ___ ___ in new sailing grounds.

Answer 26

flotilla leader