Quiz 4 Achieving independence

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

VHF

weather

Question 2

A significant weather threat faced by sailors is the summer ____, which can develop relatively quickly and be accompanied by high ____ and intense rain.

Answer 2

thunderstorm

winds

Question 3

Fog often occurs when it is hot and ____ ashore and the water temperature ____.

Answer 3

humid

cool

Question 4

The greatest tidal range is usually observed during ____ tides, when the moon is either ____ or new.

Answer 4

spring

full

Question 5

As the tide comes in (tide height goes from low to high), a ____ current may be generated,depending upon local geography. When the tide is going out, it is called an ____ current.I no current is flowing, it is said to be ____ water.

Answer 5

Flood
Ebb
Slack

Question 6

When sailing in a current, the direction the current is flowing is called ____. and the drift is the ____ of the current.

Answer 6

set

speed

Question 7

If the boat runs aground, the first action to be taken is to ____ sheets if sailing, or shift the engine to ____ if under power,

Answer 7

ease

neutral

Question 8

A ____ is a portable anchor that can be used to help haul a boat of grounding.

Answer 8

kedge

Question 9

If the boat has a serious leak, the following action(s) should be performed immediately.

Answer 9

Notify the crew
Operate the pumps
find the source of the leak

Question 10

If the propeller becomes fouled, it is important to immediately shift the engine to ____ and stop it.

Answer 10

neutral

Question 11

If a shroud or any 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.

Answer 11

mast

halyard

Question 12

Name potential sources of fire or explosion on board a sailboat with an auxiliary engine.

Answer 12

Faulty electrical wiring
outboard engine fuel (gasoline)
cooking fuel (alcohol, LPG. propane)
engine fuel leak (diesel)

Question 13

One major benefit of using the Quick Stop man-overboard recovery method is the boat stays ____ to the MOB.

Answer 13

closer

Question 14

Using the Quick Stop recovery method, the first maneuver (after deploying flotation and assigning spotter) is to ____ the boat, leaving the ____ secured (on its cleat or self-tailing winch) so that the jib is backwinded after the tack.

Answer 14

tack

jibsheet

Question 15

A MOB in cold water should assume the ____ position so as to minimize loss of body heat.

Answer 15

H.E.L.P Heat Escape Lessening Position

Question 16

A person suffering from Stage 2 (Moderate) Hypothermia should be treated by:

Answer 16

Removing wet clothing > True
massaging arms and legs > False
covering head and body with blankets; add body heat from another person > True
Administer fluids, including alcohol > False

Question 17

When planning a passage, it is important to identify alternative ____ in case of poor weather or problems with the vessel.

Answer 17

destinations or anchorages

Question 18

Name at least five (5) items of information that should be included in a skipper’s pre-cruise and safety briefing to crew and passengers.

Answer 18

Life jackets/PFD's
fire extinguishers
flares
VHF radio
itinerary
sailing controls orientation (sheets, halyards, etc)
dock/slip departure plan
assignment of duties