Questions 4

Question 1

Most cruising sailboats carry a _____ radio, which can be used not only for emergencies or routine communication with other stations, but also to receive local _____ forecasts.

Answer 1

VHF; weather

Question 2

A significant weather threat faced by sailors is the summer _____, which can develop relatively quickly and be accompanied by high _____ and intense rain.

Answer 2

thunderstorm, winds

Question 3

Fog often occurs when it is hot and _____ ashore and the water temperature is _____.

Answer 3

humid; cool

Question 4

The greatest tidal range is usually observed during _____ tides, when the moon is either _____ or new.

Answer 4

spring; full

Question 5

As the tide comes in (tide height goes from low to high), a __1__ current may be generated, depending upon local geography. When the tide is going out, it is called an __2__ current. If no current is flowing, it is said to be __3__ water.

a Ebb
b Flood
c Slack

Answer 5

1 = b (Flood)
2 = a (Ebb)
3 = c (Slack)

Question 6

When sailing in a current, the direction the current is flowing is called _____ and the drift is the _____ of the current.

Answer 6

set; speed

Question 7

If the boat runs aground, the first action to be taken is to _____ sheets if sailing, or shift the engine to _____ if under power.

Answer 7

ease; neutral

Question 8

A _____ is a portable anchor that can be used to help haul a boat off a grounding.

Answer 8

kedge

Question 9

If the boat has a leak, the first action to be taken is to determine the _____ of the leak. It may be necessary to operate the bilge _____ while the leak is stemmed.

Answer 9

source; pump

Question 10

If the propeller becomes fouled, it is important to immediately shift the engine to _____ and stop it.

Answer 10

neutral

Question 11

If a shroud or stay fails, the most important thing is to keep the _____ standing upright by removing any strain and providing additional support, perhaps with a spare _____, if available.

Answer 11

mast; halyard

Question 12

Name at least three (3) potential sources of fire or explosion on board a sailboat with an auxiliary engine:

Answer 12

• faulty electrical wiring
• outboard engine fuel (gasoline)
• cooking fuel (alcohol or LPG/propane)
• engine fuel leak (diesel), etc.

Question 13

One major benefit of using the Quick Stop crew-overboard recovery method is that the boat stays _____ to the COB.

Answer 13

closer

Question 14

Using the Quick Stop recovery method, the first maneuver (after deploying flotation and assigning a spotter) is to _____ the boat, leaving the _____ secured (on its cleat or self-tailing winch) so that the jib is backwinded after the tack.

Answer 14

tack; jibsheet

Question 15

A COB in cold water should assume the _____ position so as to minimize loss of body heat.

Answer 15

Heat Escape Lessening Position (H.E.L.P.)

Question 16

A person suffering from Stage 2 (Medium) Hypothermia should be treated by (True or false):

• Removing wet clothing
• Massaging arms and legs
• Covering head and body with blankets
• add body heat from another person
• Administering fluids, including alcohol

Answer 16

True - Removing wet clothing
False - Massaging arms and legs
True - Covering head and body with blankets; add body heat from another person
False - Administering fluids, including alcohol

Question 17

When planning a passage, it is important to identify alternative _____ in case of poor weather or problems with the vessel.

Answer 17

destinations or anchorages

Question 18

Name at least (5) items that should be included in a skipper’s pre-cruise and safety briefing to crew and passengers:

Answer 18

Life jackets/PFDs, fire extinguishers, flares, VHF radio, itinerary, sailing controls orientation (sheets, halyards, etc.), dock/slip departure plan, assignment of duties, etc.