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, the short whistle blast means “I intend to leave you on by ____ side.” In an overtaking situation, one short whistle blast means “I intend to ____ you on your starboard side”
port; pass
Hoisting a _____ ______ will increase the likelihood of being “seen” by a vessel equipped with radar
radar reflector
If a vessel operating in Inland Waters does not agree or understand the intent of another vessel, the it would sound ____ short whistle blasts. Three short whistle blasts means “I am engaging ___ gear.”
five; reverse
A sailing vessel under way at night or in restricted visability must display ____ lights, which are red and green in color plus a stern light which is ____ in color
side; white
The color on the top of the horizontally striped red and green beacon or buoy indicates on which side to leave that mark in order to stay in the _____ channel
preferered
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 True and Magnetic direction is called ____. The difference between the Magnetic and _____ direction is called deviation.
variation; Compass
Items that may cause interference with proper function of the compass include (name at least 3)
magnets, tools, flashlights, cell phones, speaker in VHF radio, anything containing iron
A distance of one nautical mile is equal to one (1) of latitude. One degree of latitude is equal to (2) nautical miles. Speed units are usally expressed in (3), which means “nautical miles per hour.” Time units are expressed in (4) when using the equation distance = speed x time.
a. Sixty
b. Hours
c. Knots
d. Minute
- Minute
- Sixty
- Knots
- Hours
Important considerations for selecting an anchorage include: (1) from wind and waves, (2) room so as to not bump other boats, (3) type appropriate for the boat’s ground tackle, and acceptable total (4) including any changes in tidal height.
a. Depth
b. Bottom
c. Swinging
d. Protection
- Protection
- Swinging
- Bottom
- Depth
To confirm an anchor has set properly, once can observe the anchor (1) for tautness and lack of vibration. Looking (2) and at a (3) of two aligned stationary objects can provide additional conformation of a well-set anchor
a. Rode
b. Range
c. Abeam
- Rode
- Abeam
- Range
The first response to be taken to correct a dragging anchor is to increase the ____
a. Depth
b. Tide
c. Scope
d. Size of the anchor
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 helmsmen knows which way to ____.
toward; steer
When parallel docking, it is preferable to bring the boat alongside the dock while heading ____ the wind, if possible.
into
A _____ line is usually the first to be secured when docking, and last to be cast off when departing the dock
spring
For safety reasons, crew should never use their ___ or ___ to fend the boat off. Instead, _____ should be used in between the boat and the dock
hands; feet; fenders
When anchoring or mooring, the best way to communicate between the foredeck and helm is through the use of prearranged ____.
hand signals
