Life Jackets
Used for water sports/activities and provides no head support
What is a type 3 lifejacket
an orange and white floating marker close to shore meaning operate at minimum speed
what is a no wake buoy
Powerboat vs. sailboat under sail power
what is sailboat (stand on)
what is powerboat (give way)
Five short blasts mean?
What is the danger signal
This provides buoyancy in the water and is required for each person onboard
What is a pfd
This is designed to be thrown to an overboard victim or to provide supplementary buoyancy to a person overboard
What is a type 4 lifejacket
floats in the water and is anchored away from the shoreline, allowing boats to "anchor" closer together in a _____ field
what is a mooring buoy
Power boat 1 is overtaking power boat 2
power boat 2 (stand on)
power boat 1 (give way)
What is operating in astern propulsion
Used to produce signals especially helpful in fog
What is a sound producing device
Provides enough buoyancy for a rescue in calm waters, such as inland waters and close to shore. Not guarunteed to turn wearers upright.
What is a type 2 lifejacket
a cylindrical, unlighted buoy used as a channel marker
what is a can buoy
Sailboat 1, under motor, is overtaking sailboat 2, under sail. (bonus question)
sailboat 2 (stand on)
sailboat 1 (give way)
One short blast means?
What is passing to MY port side
What is a visual signal device (flares and flags)
Specialized for specific purposes such as rescue vests, sailing harnesses, or deck suits. Includes inflatables
What is a type 5
This is the largest of all floating buoys and will sometimes have a lighted top
what is a pillar buoy
A freighter in the channel is catching up to you, also in the channel
Freighter (stand on) (bonus - why)
you (give way no matter propulsion)
Two short blasts mean?
What is passing on My starboard side
What is a fire extinguisher
Geared for rough waters where rescue may take a while. Have the most buoyancy and will turn most people face up.
What is a type 1 life jacket
a tall, thin buoy that floats upright in the water and is used for making oceanographic measurements.
what is a spar buoy
Sailboat 1 is overtaking sailboat 2, and both are under sail. Which side should sailboat 1 pass on, if the wind is coming from the east, over the starboard side of each boat?
One prolonged blast means?
A cushion, ring buoy, or other device that can't be worn and is thrown in the water
What is a throwable flotation device