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ASA 104
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| List four items that, when you are packing for your charter, should be packed in carry on luggage rather than checked baggage: | Passport, credit card, charter documents, prescription medications, change of clothing |
| Most cruising boats have at least two bilge pumps. The __________ pump is powered by the batteries. (activated when the floats which senses water in the bilge), and the __________ pump is operated by hand | Automatic, Manual |
| After first determining the dock's fresh water supply is __________, fill a cruising sailboat's freshwater tank through the __________ __________. | Safe, deck plate |
| A freshwater pump cycling on and off when no one is using water indicates an open __________ or a __________ in the plumbing. | Faucet, leak |
| When you have finished using the propane stove, first turn off the __________ __________ and let gas in the line burn off before you turn off the burner. | Solenoid switch |
| To flush the marine head, first pump in some water, then pump sufficiently to ensure the waste reaches the __________ __________. | Holding tank |
| To pump out a marine holding tank, first unscrew the __________ __________ __________, then hold the __________ __________ firmly in the waste outlet. | Waste deck plate, pumpout nozzle |
| When a boat is not connected to shore power, the battery bank is recharged most effectively by the engine's __________ with the engine running at __________ RPMs or higher. | Alternator, 1500 |
| An inverter converts __________ electricity from the battery banks to __________ electricity. | DC, AC |
| An emergency tiller fits into the top of the __________ __________ and can be used to steer the boat if the steering cables fail. | Rudder stock |
| Diesel engine cooling is achieved by means of two systems. Anti-freeze used in the pressurized __________ system, and coolant flow is regulated by a __________. | Internal, thermostat |
| The engine driven __________ __________ pump circulates seawater in the engines raw water cooling system. The pump's __________ is an important spare part to have on board. | raw water, impeller |
| List four factors that affect a sailing vessel's range under power. | Tank capacity, engine RPM, wind and waves, current, marine growth, vessel loading |
| List at least four repair items and spares that should be carried in addition to the boats basic toolkit. | Cable ties, duct tape, WD 40, multi meter, short lines, impeller, fuel filters, engine oil, halyard, shackles, cotter pins, sail repair tape |
| The __________ style mainsail is hoisted with a halyard where an in-mast furling mainsail is deployed using the __________. | Classic, outhaul |
| When setting a roller furling jib it is important to control the rate at which the sail deploys by taking a turn of the __________ line around a winch to prevent overrides from occurring in the furling __________. | Furling, drum |
| Overpowered sails create excessive __________ to which a boat responds by turning into the wind. This response is known as __________ __________. | Heeling, whether helm |
| To maintain a straight course with excessive weather helm, it is necessary to hold the __________ at a large angle, which causes drag and slows the boat. | Rudder |
| When sailing to windward, maintain control in gusts by __________ (heading up until the gust passes) or ease the __________ using the sheet or traveler. | Feathering, mainsail |
| When sailing on a broad reach in gusts, steer further downwind to reduce the __________ wind speed. | Apparent |
| In constant true wind conditions, as you head up from a downwind course to an __________ course you will experience more __________ due to the increased apparent wind, and it may be necessary to __________ the sails. | Upwind, heeling, reef |
| When sailing downwind, a __________ holds the boom to leeward to stop it from swinging around in lumpy seas and to prevent an accidental __________. | Preventer, jibe |
| Prior to a reefing, it is possible to de-power the sails by any or all three methods: decreasing the sails angle of __________, adding __________, and flattening the sails. | Attack, twist |
| Prepare your boat and crew for heavy weather by securely stowing gear, donning __________, harnesses and __________, and adjusting the sail plan by __________. | PFDs, tethers, reefing |
| __________ is a technique using the engine and a mainsail only; it uses the increased __________ wind to contribute towards both __________ and stability. | Motorsailing, apparent, speed |
| A skipper is responsible for the safety of the __________ and __________. While he may delegate tasks to an experienced __________, the skipper will always be held responsible. | Crew, boat, crewmember |
| List at least four import and items of emergency equipment that should be located and checked before departure. | Life jackets (or PFDs), fire extinguishers, horn, VHF radio, flares, bilge pumps |
| When controlling the dock line from onboard take at least one __________ around a cleat to take the load and avoid rope burns. | Turn |
| When docking or undocking under power the two primary factors to assess are __________ and __________. | Wind, current |
| The flow of water generated by the propeller is called __________ __________. | Prop wash |
| The tendency for the stern of the boat with a right handed prop to move to __________ when reverse gear is first engaged is called __________ __________. | Port, prop walk |
| To make a 180° turn in a limited space you must perform a __________ __________. On a boat with a right handed prop this entails turning to starboard with alternate bursts of __________ and __________ power. | Standing turn, forward, reverse |
| When you encounter adverse wind conditions during docking or undocking, the use of __________ lines as well as the engine and the __________ will help you control the boat. | Spring, rudder |
| The greater the tidal range, the longer the dock lines must be to allow the boat to __________ and __________ with the tide. | Rise, fall |
| List three indications that your anchor may be dragging. | Vibrating anchor chain, changes in range or bearings, closeness to another vessel |
| Two anchors set from the bow 45-60° apart is called a __________ __________. This method maximizes holding power and reduces __________. | forked moor, swing |
| When approaching a mooring buoy, preparation and __________ between skipper and __________ are essential for a perfect pick up. | planning (or communication), crew |
| The VHF radio is the primary means for making urging communications. Three levels of urgent calls are __________ for life threatening situations, __________ for nonlife turning situations and __________ for navigation or weather hazards. | Mayday, pan pan, securite |
| The international regulations for the prevention of collisions at sea (COLREGS), published under the title __________ __________, establish actions to prevent collisions. Nevertheless, rule 2 states that __________ is responsible for avoiding a collision | Navigation rules, everyone |
| At night a sailboat under sail may show a masthead __________ light alone. If under power, a boat must show a white __________ light above deck level sidelights. | Tricolor, steaming (or masthead) |
| Before towing a dinghy, remove loose gear and tilt or a move the __________. When towing, use a __________ tow line, attach the dinghy securely to the sailboat, and tow it at a __________ behind the boat appropriate for the conditions. | outboard, sturdy, distance |
| When arriving in a foreign country, you must fly the __________ flag just below your starboard a spreader. After clearing __________ and __________, you must lower it and fly the nation's courtesy flag in its place. | Q flag, customs, immigration |
| A large scale chart shows a small geographic area in __________ detail. A small scale chart shows a large area in __________ detail. | Great, less |
| To measure the distance between two points on a nautical chart, span your dividers between the two points, then measure on the latitude/longitude scale (circle one), where 1 minute = 1 __________ __________. | Latitude, nautical mile |
| If the distance between waypoints A and B on your course is 18 nm and your speed is 5 knots, your Estimated Time Enroute is __________ hours. If you depart A at 0845, your ETA at B will be __________. | 3.6, 1221 |
| Your direction of intended travel is called the __________, but the path of the boat actually follows is the __________. A properly calculated and steered __________ will allow your course and track to be the same. | Course, track, heading |
| Dead reckoning uses the boats __________, __________, and time elapsed to determine a DR position. A DR position does not incorporate __________ or leeway. | Heading, speed, current |
| The intersection of two or more __________ __________ __________ gives a fix, which is the calculated position of the boat. | Lines of position (or LOPs) |
| When navigating with a GPS plotter it's important to use the appropriate __________ to ensure you have the correct level of detail for safety. | Zoom |
| The vertical datum from which soundings are referenced on NOAA charts is __________ __________ __________ __________. On British Admiralty charts, the vertical datum is __________ __________ __________. | Mean lower low water, lowest astronomical tide |
| In the northern hemisphere mid-latitudes, wind circulates clockwise and outward from a __________ pressure system, and counterclockwise into a __________ pressure system. | High, low |
| Using the rule of 15s, state the lower threshold wind speeds for: small craft advisory __________, gale __________, storm __________ and hurricane __________. | 20 kt,35 kt, 50 kt, 65 kt |
| __________ fog forms on clear nights with __________ wind, and will burn off with the sun or dissipate in the wind. A fog that requires wind to transport warm air over cold water, and may persist even in strong winds is called __________ fog. | Radiation, calm, advection |
| List at least three actions to take when navigating in low visibility. | Take a fix, plot a course, slow down, make sound signals, hoist a radar reflector |
| Synoptic-scale describes weather patterns over a large area, but local winds may be strongly influenced by local factors such as __________. | Terrain |
| An onshore breeze, driven by differential heating of land and sea, that may enhance or diminish the synoptic wind, is called a __________ __________. | Sea breeze |
| List three measures to prevent seasickness: __________, __________, __________. Symptoms can be improved by taking the helm and scanning the __________. | Rest, hydration, anti-seasickness medication, horizon |
| Contents of a marine first aid kit depend upon the number of __________ and the distance from __________ assistance. | Crew, medical |
| While a hypothermic crew member 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 coastal waters, the best way to communicate with rescue authorities is with your __________ __________. 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 boats point of __________, the wind and __________ conditions, and the skill and experience of those on board. | Sail, sea |
| The final approach for a man overboard recovery should be on a __________ __________ to control the boat speed and to stop to windward/leeward (circle one) of the MOB. | Close reach, windward |
| If you're 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 other obstructions in the __________-__________ __________. | Overheating, raw-water strainer |
| In the event of a 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 three common sources of onboard fires. | Electrical, engines, fuel leaks, galley |
| 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 water 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 cardboard boxes / plastic bags (circle one) behind as they may contain the insects and their eggs. | Cardboard boxes |
| Conserve cold air in the fridge with tactical food stowage: plan meals so you eat the most __________ items first, and __________ rummaging by packing meal items together. | Perishable, minimize (or avoid) |
| Stow heavy sealed beverage items as high / low (circle one) in the boat as possible, and replenish the beverage cooler from this stock. | Low |
| Skippers should plan on __________ __________ gallon 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 three measures to help conserve domestic battery power. | Switch off lights, use personal reading light, switch off fans, run fridge only when charging |
| Good practices towards maintaining a clean and happy boat include a daily seawater washdown of the __________, wiping the saloon table, and wiping up __________. | Cockpit, spills |
| Before allowing crew to swim off the boat, deployed the __________ __________ and check for strong currents or shallow depths. Swim with a buddy, or post a __________. | Swim ladder, look out |
| Cruising etiquette involves observing courtesies, including asking __________ to board or raft against another boat, and giving fishermen and race boats room to __________. | Permission, maneuver |
| Flotillas offer a great way to gain experience by cruising in company with an experienced __________ __________ in a new sailing grounds. | Flotilla leader |
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