Quiz 3 Hands on cruising Flashcards
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.
beam
stern
Under the US Inland Rules of Navigation, some sound signals (whistle blasts) are used to signal ____ and require a ____.
intent
response
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.”
port
pass
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
Five
Reverse
Hoisting a ____ ____ will increase the likelihood of being “seen” by a vessel equipprd with radar.
radar reflector
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.
side
white
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.
preferred
When steering a vessel using a compass , the intended direction is called the ____ and the direction the boat is actually pointing is called the ____.
course
heading
The difference between the tru and magnetic direction is called ____. The difference between the Magnetic and ____ direction is called deviation.
variation
Compass
Items that may cause interference with the proper functioning of the compass include:(3)
magnets tools flashlight cell phones speaker in vhf radio anything containing iron
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.
Minute
Sixty (60)
Knots
Hours
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.
Protection
Swinging
Bottom
depth
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.
rode
abeam
range
The first response to be taken to correct a dragging anchor is to increase the ____.
scope
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 ____.
towards
steer