Communications
What is another name for Coast Guard Radio
MCTS
This knot is used for tying up a boat under tension
Clove hitch
Name three pieces of PPE you should wear or have on the water?
PFD
Drysuit or raingear/floater pants & jacket
Thermal layers
Helmet
Radio
Knife
ETC
What direction do you approach a person overboard?
Into the prevailing conditions
What does "FlG" stand for on a chart
Extra points: describe the light characteristic
Flashing Green
What does "S A C" stand for
Send Acknowledge Confirm
This knot is used to create a loop in the end of line
Bowline
Signaling
What does Pan Pan mean? when heard on the radio
Distress but not an emergency
What does "QR" stand for on a chart?
Extra points: describe the light characteristic
Quick flashing red
What is the most important piece of information for a distress call?
Location
This knot is used to attach two lines of UNEQUAL diameters
Sheetbend
Difference between life jacket and PFD
Lifejacket- holds a unconscious persons head out of the water.
What is the technique used to recover an unconscious person from the water?
Parbuckling
Where is the sector light located in the Masset area
Wiah Point
What two VHF channels does the Coast Guard monitor?
16 & 83
When dealing with ropes and lines, where is the most dangerous place to stand
In the BITE
Best and worst material for warmth
Wool and Cotton
What are the (7) categories of GAR
*Team effort- LETS GO*
Mission/Activity
Environment/Hazards
Vessel/Equipment
Planning
Crew Selection
Crew Fitness
Supervision
What cardinal buoy have two arrows pointing up?
Extra 100 points: describe the light characteristics
North Cardinal
Give your best example: Request a radio check with Prince Rupert Coast Guard Radio (name what channel you would use also).
:)
Can you tie a granny knot without letting go of the ends
no (but its a great magic trick)
What does 1-10-1 mean
1 min to control breathing
10 meaningful movement
1 hr to hypothermia
What are 10 of the distress signals ?
Mayday/Pan Pan on VHF
Waving arms
Flares
Continuous horn
Orange dye marker
Smoke on board
Ball Over Square flag
November Charlie flag
SOS (written) or · · · – – – · · ·
Heliograph (Daylight Signalling Mirror)
High-intensity white light flashing 60 times per minute
SOS via Horn or Siren
Epirb
Whistle (continious or repetative)
DSC
SART
Gunshot (or any explosive) fired every one minute
If your boat is not displayed on the chart, how do you center the boat on the chart plotter
Hit the [X]or clear cursor option