Most cruising sailboats carry a ____ radio, which can be used not only for emergencies or routine communication with other stations, but also to receive local _____ forecasts
VHF, weather
A significant weather threat faced by sailors is the summer ____, which can develop relatively quickly accompanied by high ____ and intense rain.
thunderstorm, winds
Fog often occurs when it is hot and ____ ashore and the water temperature is ____
humid; cool
The greatest tidal range is usually observed during ___ tides, when the moon is either ____ or new
spring; full
As the tide comes in (tide height goes from low to high), a (1) current may be generated, depending upon local geography. When the tide is going out, it is called an (2) current. If no current is flowing, it is said to be (3) water.
a. Ebb
b. Flood
c. Slack
- Flood
- Ebb
- Slack
When sailing in a current, the direction the current is flowing is called _____, and the drift is the _____ of the current.
set; speed
If the boat runs aground, the first action to be taken is to ____ the sheets if sailing, or shift the engine to ___ if under power
ease; neutral
A _____ is a portable anchor that can be used to help haul a boat off a grounding.
kedge
If the boat has a serious leak, the following action(s) should be performed immediately.
a. notify the crew
b. operate pumps
c. find the source of the leak
d. all of the above
all of the above
If the propeller becomes fouled, it is important to immediately shift the engine to _____ and stop it.
neutral
If a shroud line or stay fails, the most important thing is to keep the ____ standing upright by removing any strain and providing additional support, perhaps with a spare _____, if available.
mast; halyard
Name at least 3 potential sources of fire or explosion on board a sailboat with an auxiliary engine
faulty electrical wiring, fuel from outboard engine, cooking fuel, engine fuel leak
One major benefit of using the Quick Stop man-overboard recovery method is that the boat stays ___ to the MOB
closer
Using the Quick Stop recovery method, the first maneuver (after deploying flotation and assigning a spotter) is to _____ the boat, leaving the _____ secured (on its cleat or self-trailing winch) so that the jib is backwinded after the tack
tack; jibsheet
A MOB in cool water should assume the _____ position
HELP (heat escape lessening position)
A person suffering from stage II hypothermia shoulv be treated by (True or False):
a. Removing wet clothing
b. massaging arms and legs
c. covering head and body with blankets; add body heat from another person
d. administering fluids, including alcohol
a. True
b. False
c. True
d. False
When planning a passage, it is important to identify alternative _____ in case of poor weather or problems with the vessel
destinations or anchorages
Name at least 5 different items of information that should be included in a skipper’s pre-cruise and safety briefing to crew and passengers
Life jackets/PFDs, fire extinguishers, flares, VHF radio, itinerary, sailing controls orientation, dock/slip departure plan, assignment of duties
