Quiz 4 Steps to independent sailing

Question 1

In the Navigation rules, Rule 5 (the “lookout” rule) requires all vessels maintain a proper lookout using ____ and ____ and any other available means (eg radar)

Answer 1

sight and hearing

Question 2

It is the responsibility of every vessel operator to avoid a _____.

Answer 2

collision

Question 3

The ____-____ vessel’s obligation is to maintain _____ and speed.

Answer 3

Stand-on vessel,

course

Question 4

The ____-____ vessel is required to maneuver out of the way of the stand-on vessel.

Answer 4

give-way

Question 5

A vessel overtaking another vessel must ____ ____ to the vessel being overtaken.

Answer 5

give-way

Question 6

When two sailing vessels are approaching on opposite tack, the vessel with the wind on the ____ side is the stand-on vessel.

Answer 6

starboard

Question 7

When two vessels are sailing with the wind on the same side, the vessel to ____ is the give-way vessel.

Answer 7

Leeward

Question 8

When a sailboat has its engine running and in gear, it is defined as a ____-____ vessel regardless of whether the sails are raised.

Answer 8

power-driven

Question 9

A powerboat, not in a channel or restricted in its ability to maneuver, should ____-____ to a sailboat under sail, unless the sailboat is ____ the powerboat.

Answer 9

give-way

overtaking

Question 10

When two power driven vessels are meeting head-on, ____ boat is the stand-on vessel. Instead, both vessels should alter course to ____ and pass port-to-port

Answer 10

neither

starboard

Question 11

In a crossing situation, if powerboat A sees powerboat B on its starboard side, then powerboat A shall __________

Answer 11

give-way

Question 12

The give-way vessel shall take ____ and ____ action to keep clear. If the give-way vessel does not seem to be taking early or substantial enough action, then the ____-____ vessel must take action to avoid collision.

Answer 12

early and substantial

stand-on

Question 13

Nearly all vessels must be ____ with a state in which they operate, and/or ____ through the US Coast Gaurd Vessel Documentation Center.

Answer 13

registered

documented

Question 14

There must be at least one Type I, II, III, or V ____ ____ on board for _____ person

Answer 14

Lifejacket or PFD

each

Question 15

Provide four examples of visual distress signals

Answer 15

1. Flares
2. Smoke signals
3. Distress flag
4. Electric distress light

Question 16

An ____ ____ can serve as a sound-producing device.

Answer 16

air horn

Question 17

Any sailboat under 26 feet in length with an engine must carry a ____ ____.

Answer 17

fire extinguisher

Question 18

A sailing vessel over 23 feet in length underway at night or in restricted visibility is required to display a _____ sidelight on the port side, and a green sidelight on the ____ side, and a ____ light on the stern.

Answer 18

red sidelight on the port side
green sidelight on the starboard
white light on the stern

Question 19

When a sailboat 23 feet or longer is navigating at night with its engine operating in gear it must also display a white ____ light in addition to the sidelights and stern light

Answer 19

steaming

Question 20

The Federal limit for blood alcohol content is ____ percent.

Answer 20

0.08

Question 21

In the Aids to Navigation system, a ____ is a floating aid anchored to the bottom. A beacon is a ____ mark and can be on land or in the water,

Answer 21

buoy

fixed

Question 22

Lateral Aids to Navigation are identified by three features, ____, ____, and ____.

Answer 22

Color
Shape
Number

Question 23

A way to remember on which side to keep the starboard-hand (red) markers when entering a channel from seaward is the phrase “____ ____ ____”.

Answer 23

“red right returning”

Question 24

A ____ ____ buoy has red and white vertical stripes and is safe to pass on either side.

Answer 24

safe water

Question 25

The procedure for recovering a crew member who has fallen overboard (MOB) is:

Answer 25

1. Appoint someone as a spotter to keep the MOB in sight
2. Through flotation device(s) to the MOB
3. Maneuver the boat back to MOB and approach on a close reach point of sail
4. Stop the boat by luffing the sails and bring the MOB aboard.

Question 26

The Figure-8 recovery method works well on small boats since there is no _____, thereby reducing the risk of a second MOB.

Answer 26

jibe

Question 27

Checking the ____ forecast is one of the most important steps to take before going sailing.

Answer 27

weather

Question 28

A ____ plan can be provided to a friend or relative who is willing to be responsible for contacting the authorities if you do not make a contact on schedule.

Answer 28

float