Survival/ Awareness
what are 4 ways to recover a victim?
reach, throw, row, go
using wind and current to move boat sideways?
ferrying
what does it mean when you hear 5 short blasts?
danger
name two pre-towing procedures?
communicate with boat, evaluate conditions, brief crew
What scale do you use to measure distance?
Lines Latitude
when should you conduct a GAR?
before every response and when conditions change?
what can you use on land to determine wind direction?
flag, smoke, blowing trees
Name 3 international distress signals?
smoke, flare, mirror, etc
which two lines are attached first when doing a side tow?
tow line and bow
on a chart what will indicate an aid to navigation is lighted?
magenta color
What type life vest is best for an unconscious patient?
Type 1
how to determine wind direction on water?
waves, anchored boats
minimum scope of anchor line?
5 to 1
in side tow, the towing vessel should be where?
aft the stern of towed vessel
on a chart, why is the color magenta used?
because red disappears in the red lighting
STAAR Model?
spread out
transfer
avoid
accept
reduce
term used to determine if boat is drifting?
boaters eye
acronym when determining which side red marker should be on?
red, right , return, rising
which end of the line should you give the vessel being towed?
eye
variation definition?
difference between true and magnetic
GAR Model is used for ?
Risk vs Gain
in wind conditions, what part of boat should face the wind?
stern
anchor best for sand or mud?
Danforth/ Fluke
What are two types of recovery options?
direct and indirect
how many variable do you need to solve 60 d street?
2