Living Aboard Flashcards
List three measures to prevent sea sickness:
rest, hydration, anti-seasickness medication, horizon
Contents of a marine first-aid kit depend upon the number of ___ and the distance from ___ assistance.
crew, medical
While a hypothermic crew member should be treated by ___ warming, a patient with heat exhaustion needs rapid ___ and hydration.
slow, cooling
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 ___.
attention, VHF radio, flares
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 ___.
first aid, $2,000
Rendering assistance to another ___ at sea is required by law. However, assistance should never exceed your level of capability and ___.
individual, training
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.
sail, sea
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.
close reach, windward
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.
neutral, prop shaft
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 ___.
fuel, filter
Lack of cooling water will result in the engine ___ . Stope the engine immediately and check for debris or obstruction in the ___ - ___ ___ .
overheating, raw-water strainer
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.
tiller
Upon grounding under sail, your first action should be to ___ the sails. If grounding under power, immediately shift into ___ gear.
de-power, neutral
List three common sources of onboard fires: ___, ___, ___.
electrical, engines, fuel leaks, galley
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.
bilge pumps, taste
Duty rotation is not only a great way to share the load, but also provides those new to cruising with ___ and ___ .
training, experience
When bringing provisions on board, leave the cardboard boxes / plastic bags (circle one) behind as they might contain insects and their eggs.
cardboard boxes
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.
perishable, minimize (or avoid)
Stow heavy sealed beverage items as high / low (circle one) in the boat as possible, and replenish the beverage cooler from this stock.
low
Skippers should plan on ___ ___ gallon of drinking water per person per day, and ___ gallons of water per day for bathing, dishes, etc…
one half, five
To keep batteries properly charged, expect to run the diesel engine at least ___ hours per day.
two
List three measures to help conserve domestic battery power ___ , ___ , ___ .
switch off lights, use personal reading light, switch off fans, run fridge only when charging
Good practices toward maintaining a clean and happy boat include a daily seawater washdown of the ___ , wiping the saloon table, and wiping up ___ .
cockpit, spills
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 ___ .
swim ladder, lookout
Cruising etiquette involves observing courtesies, including asking ___ to board or raft against another boat, and giving fishermen and raceboats room to ___ .
permission, maneuver
Flotillas offer a great way to gain experience by cruising in company with an experienced ___ ___ in new sailing grounds.
flotilla leader
