What action must be taken by the "stand-on" vessel?
Maintain course and speed
100
If the National Hurricane Center issues a Hurricane Watch, what does that mean?
Threat of hurricane conditions withing 24-36 hours. OYC Code Orange
100
Which channel is used for emergency radio calls?
Channel 16
Call Mayday, and stay on to answer Coast Guard questions.
100
What are the 3 levels of emergency calls on marine VHF radios?
Mayday, Pan-Pan, and Securite.
100
Stratocumulus, low, lumpy, gray and quite thick, foretell what weather?
Stratocumulus clouds often foretell rain preceding a front.
200
What is the result of two vessels converging on a constant relative bearing?
A collision
200
What strenght winds do you expect during a hurricane?
Sustained winds of equal or greater than 74 mph.
200
How do you activate the Red distress button on newVHF radios?
For automated Mayday call, press and hold red button for 5 seconds and follow any on-screen directions.
200
What should the first person who sees someone fall overboard immediately do?
Call out "Man overboard (Starboard or Port.)". This person has the responsibility to point to the victim and never let him out of sight.. If available, pres the MOB on the GPS.
200
When the dew point spread, that is the difference between the current temperature and the posted dew point, is small what weather condition is expected?
High chance of FOG
300
When two power boats are meeting head on, which is the "give-way" vessel?
Neither, both must give-way. A good rule, "Turn to Starboard."
300
In choosing a location for your boat to prepare for a hurricane, what are the two most important weather characteristics of concern?
Wind and storm surge
300
At a minimum, what two things must a partner in command know how to do?
Stop the engine or drop the sails.
Use the radio in an emergency.
and if possible,
Anchor the boat
Return the boat to its mooring.
300
What does the acronym PASS mean when using the fire extinguisher?
Pull safety pin
Aim at base of fire
Squeeze handle
Sweep side to side
300
What is the boater's best weather friend on board?
NOAA Weather Radio, Ch. WX 1-3
24/7 coverage, wind and wave forecasts, alerts and alarms.
400
If at night you observe a while light and below, a green light on the left and a red light on the right, what are you seeing?
A power boat head on.
400
What gear is needed when anchoring your boat in a hurricane hole in preparation for a storm?
2 anchors and chaffing gear. Also, chair and extra lenght of rode.
400
If someone shows these symptoms, what do you suspect?
Pain in arms, back, neck or chest
Trouble breathing
Pale or ashen skin
Sweating excessively
Heart Attack
prompty get to medical facility, watch for loss of consciousness.
400
What cloud development is a sign of approaching thunderstorm?
Vertical growth of cumulus clouds with anvil top.
500
If another vessel signals with 5 or more short blasts, what does that mean?
There is danger in what you intend to do.
500
When waterways re-open after a hurricane, boaters must use extreme caution. Why?
Navigation aids may have moved.
Submerged/floating debris.
Shoaling and/or channel changes.
500
What refuse may you legally discharge into waters of the USA?
Federal law prohibits throwing any refuse matter into the water including:
garbage, sewage, oil, or trash.
500
What is a MMSI number?
Mobile Marine Service Identity number with uniquely identifies your boat to the Cost Guard with the DSC button is activated.
500
How can you estimate your distance from a thunderstorm on the water?
Count the seconds between the lightning flash and the thunder, 5 seconds per mile after each flash.