Quiz 3 Hands on cruising Flashcards

1
Q

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.

A

beam

stern

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2
Q

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

A

intent

response

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3
Q

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.”

A

port

pass

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4
Q

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

A

Five

Reverse

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5
Q

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

A

radar reflector

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6
Q

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.

A

side

white

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7
Q

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.

A

preferred

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8
Q

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

A

course

heading

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9
Q

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

A

variation

Compass

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10
Q

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

A
magnets
tools
flashlight
cell phones
speaker in vhf radio
anything containing iron
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11
Q

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.

A

Minute
Sixty (60)
Knots
Hours

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12
Q

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.

A

Protection
Swinging
Bottom
depth

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13
Q

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.

A

rode
abeam
range

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14
Q

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

A

scope

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15
Q

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 ____.

A

towards

steer

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16
Q

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

A

into

17
Q

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

A

spring

18
Q

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.

A

hands or feet

fenders

19
Q

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

A

hand signals