Quiz 4 Steps to independent sailing Flashcards
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)
sight and hearing
It is the responsibility of every vessel operator to avoid a _____.
collision
The ____-____ vessel’s obligation is to maintain _____ and speed.
Stand-on vessel,
course
The ____-____ vessel is required to maneuver out of the way of the stand-on vessel.
give-way
A vessel overtaking another vessel must ____ ____ to the vessel being overtaken.
give-way
When two sailing vessels are approaching on opposite tack, the vessel with the wind on the ____ side is the stand-on vessel.
starboard
When two vessels are sailing with the wind on the same side, the vessel to ____ is the give-way vessel.
Leeward
When a sailboat has its engine running and in gear, it is defined as a ____-____ vessel regardless of whether the sails are raised.
power-driven
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.
give-way
overtaking
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
neither
starboard
In a crossing situation, if powerboat A sees powerboat B on its starboard side, then powerboat A shall __________
give-way
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.
early and substantial
stand-on
Nearly all vessels must be ____ with a state in which they operate, and/or ____ through the US Coast Gaurd Vessel Documentation Center.
registered
documented
There must be at least one Type I, II, III, or V ____ ____ on board for _____ person
Lifejacket or PFD
each
Provide four examples of visual distress signals
- Flares
- Smoke signals
- Distress flag
- Electric distress light
An ____ ____ can serve as a sound-producing device.
air horn
Any sailboat under 26 feet in length with an engine must carry a ____ ____.
fire extinguisher
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.
red sidelight on the port side
green sidelight on the starboard
white light on the stern
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
steaming
The Federal limit for blood alcohol content is ____ percent.
0.08
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,
buoy
fixed
Lateral Aids to Navigation are identified by three features, ____, ____, and ____.
Color
Shape
Number
A way to remember on which side to keep the starboard-hand (red) markers when entering a channel from seaward is the phrase “____ ____ ____”.
“red right returning”
A ____ ____ buoy has red and white vertical stripes and is safe to pass on either side.
safe water
The procedure for recovering a crew member who has fallen overboard (MOB) is:
- Appoint someone as a spotter to keep the MOB in sight
- Through flotation device(s) to the MOB
- Maneuver the boat back to MOB and approach on a close reach point of sail
- Stop the boat by luffing the sails and bring the MOB aboard.
The Figure-8 recovery method works well on small boats since there is no _____, thereby reducing the risk of a second MOB.
jibe
Checking the ____ forecast is one of the most important steps to take before going sailing.
weather
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.
float
