Quiz 3 Hands on cruising

Question 1

A vessel is considered to be overtaking another if it is approaching from within an arc of up to 22.5 degrees abaft (behind) the ____ on either side of the vessel being overtaken. This total arc of 135 degrees fills the same sector as the ____ light.

Answer 1

beam

stern

Question 2

Under the US Inland Rules of Navigation, some sound signals (whistle blasts) are used to signal ____ and require a ____.

Answer 2

intent

response

Question 3

In a situation where two power driven vessels are crossing, one short whistle blast means “I intend to leave you on my ____ side”.”In an overtaking situation, one short whistle blast means “I intend to ____ on your starboard side.”

Answer 3

port

pass

Question 4

If a vessel operating in Inland Waters does not agree or understand the intent of another vessel, then it would sound ____ short whistle blasts. Three short whistle blasts means I am engaging ____ gear

Answer 4

Five

Reverse

Question 5

Hoisting a ____ ____ will increase the likelihood of being “seen” by a vessel equipprd with radar.

Answer 5

radar reflector

Question 6

A sailing vessel underway at night or in restricted visibility must display ____ lights, which are red and green in color, plus a stern light, which is ____ color.

Answer 6

side

white

Question 7

The color on top of a horizontally stripped red and green beacon indicates on which side to leave that mark in order to stay in the ____ channel.

Answer 7

preferred

Question 8

When steering a vessel using a compass , the intended direction is called the ____ and the direction the boat is actually pointing is called the ____.

Answer 8

course

heading

Question 9

The difference between the tru and magnetic direction is called ____. The difference between the Magnetic and ____ direction is called deviation.

Answer 9

variation

Compass

Question 10

Items that may cause interference with the proper functioning of the compass include:(3)

Answer 10

magnets
tools
flashlight
cell phones
speaker in vhf radio
anything containing iron

Question 11

A distance of one nautical mile is equal to one ____ of latitude. One degree of latitude is equal to ____ nautical miles. Speed units are usually expressed in ____, which means “nautical miles per hour.” Time units are expressed in ____ when using the equation Distance = Speed x Time.

Answer 11

Minute
Sixty (60)
Knots
Hours

Question 12

Important considerations for selecting an anchorage include: ____ from wind and waves, ____ room so as to not bump any boats, ____ type appropriate for the boats ground tackle, and acceptable total ____ including any changes in tidal height.

Answer 12

Protection
Swinging
Bottom
depth

Question 13

To confirm an anchor has set properly, one can observe the anchor ____ for tautness and lack of vibration. Looking ____ at a ____ of two aligned stationary objects can provide additional confirmation of a well-st anchor.

Answer 13

rode
abeam
range

Question 14

The first response to be taken to correct a dragging anchor is to increase the ____.

Answer 14

scope

Question 15

As the anchor is being raised with power assist from the engine, the foredeck crew should point ____ the direction of the anchor rode, so the helmsman knows which way to ____.

Answer 15

towards

steer

Question 16

When parallel docking, it is preferable to bring the boat alongside the dock while heading ____ the wind, if possible.

Answer 16

into

Question 17

A ____ line is usually the first to be secured when docking and the last to cast off when departing.

Answer 17

spring

Question 18

For safety reasons, crew should never use their ____ or ____ to fend of the boat. Instead, ____ should be used in between the boat and the dock or piling, etc.

Answer 18

hands or feet

fenders

Question 19

When anchoring or mooring, the best way to communicate between foredeck and helm is through the use of prearranged ____ ____.

Answer 19

hand signals