List 3 measures to prevent sea sickness _____, _____, and ______. Symptoms can be improved by taking the helm and scanning the ______
rest, hydration, anti-seasickness meds, horizon
Contents of a marine first-aid kit depend upon the number of _______ and the distance from ______ assistance
crew; medical
While a hypothermic crewmember should be treated by ____ warming, a patient with heat exhaustion needs rapid ______ and hydration
slow; cooling
Distress signals are used to attract ______ when you need assistance. In costal waters, the best way to communicate with rescue authorities is with you _____ _______. You can pinpoint your position visually for rescuers by using _____.
attention; VHF radio; flares
Should you be involved in a boating accident, you are required to make a formal report to the USCG if injuries are beyond ____ _____ or damages exceed _____
first aid; $2000
Rendering assistance to another ______ at sea is required by law. However, assistance should never exceed your level of capability and ______.
individual; training
Your choice of MOB maneuver depends on the boat’s point of ______, the wind and ______ conditions, and the skill and experience of those on board.
sail; sea
The final approach for a MOB recovery should be on a _____ ______ to control boat speed and to stop ________ of the MOB
close reach; windward
If your propeller becomes fouled while motoring, your first action should be to shift to ______ gear. If the line is tightly wrapped, turning the ______ ______ from inside the boat may free the line
neutral; prop shaft
If the diesel engine runs at irregular rpm, falters, and stops, the problem is due to an interruption in the ____ supply, probably due to a clogged primary fuel _____
fuel; filter
Lack of cooling water will result in the engine ______. Stop the engine immediately and check for debris or obstruction in the ______-______ _______
overheating; raw-water strainer
In the event of steering failure, determine if you can steer with the autopilot. If you can’t, fit the emergency _____ into the top of the rudder stock
tiller
Upon grounding under sail, your first action should be to _____ the sails. If grounding under power, immediately shift into ___ gear.
de-power the sails; neutral
List 3 common sources of onboard fires
electrical, engines, fuel leaks, galleu
Upon discovering water in the cabin, your first response should be to ensure the _____ _____ are on and working, and then to ______ the water to establish if the leak is fresh or seawater
bilge pumps; taste
Duty rotation is not only a great way to share the load, but also provides those new to cruising with _____ and ______
training; experience
When bringing provisions on board, leave the _____ behind as they might contain insects and their eggs
cardboard boxes
Conserve the cold air in the fridge with tactical food stowage: plan meals so you in the most _____ items first, and ______ rummaging by packing meal items together
perishable; minimize (or avoid)
Stow heavy sealed beverage items as _____ in the boat as possible, and replenish the beverage cooler from this stock
low
Skippers should plan on _______ ______ gallons of drinking water per person per day and ______ gallons of water per day for bathing, dishes, etc
one half; five
To keep batteries properly charged, expect to run the diesel engine at least ____ hours per day
two
List 3 measures to help conserve domestic battery power
switch off lights, use personal reading light, switch off fans, run fridge only when charging
Good practices toward maintaining a clean and happy boat include a daily seawater washdown of the ______, wiping the saloon table, and wiping up ______
cockpit; spills
Before allowing the crew to swim off the boat, deploy the ______ ______ and check for strong currents or shallow depths. Swim with a buddy, or post a ______
swim ladder; lookout
