Questions 4 Flashcards

1
Q

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.

A

VHF; weather

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2
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A significant weather threat faced by sailors is the summer _____, which can develop relatively quickly and be accompanied by high _____ and intense rain.

A

thunderstorm, winds

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3
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Fog often occurs when it is hot and _____ ashore and the water temperature is _____.

A

humid; cool

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4
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The greatest tidal range is usually observed during _____ tides, when the moon is either _____ or new.

A

spring; full

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5
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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

A
1 = b (Flood)
2 = a (Ebb)
3 = c (Slack)
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6
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When sailing in a current, the direction the current is flowing is called _____ and the drift is the _____ of the current.

A

set; speed

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7
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If the boat runs aground, the first action to be taken is to _____ sheets if sailing, or shift the engine to _____ if under power.

A

ease; neutral

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8
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A _____ is a portable anchor that can be used to help haul a boat off a grounding.

A

kedge

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9
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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.

A

source; pump

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10
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If the propeller becomes fouled, it is important to immediately shift the engine to _____ and stop it.

A

neutral

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11
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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.

A

mast; halyard

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12
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Name at least three (3) potential sources of fire or explosion on board a sailboat with an auxiliary engine:

A
  • faulty electrical wiring
  • outboard engine fuel (gasoline)
  • cooking fuel (alcohol or LPG/propane)
  • engine fuel leak (diesel), etc.
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13
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One major benefit of using the Quick Stop crew-overboard recovery method is that the boat stays _____ to the COB.

A

closer

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14
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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.

A

tack; jibsheet

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15
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A COB in cold water should assume the _____ position so as to minimize loss of body heat.

A

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

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16
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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
A

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

17
Q

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

A

destinations or anchorages

18
Q

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

A

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