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Most cruising sailboats carry a _____ radio, which can be used not only for emergencies or routine communication with other stations, but also to receive local _____ forecasts. - Answer-VHF, weather A significant weather threat faced by sailors is the summer ______, which can develop relatively ...

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ASA 103 Coastal Cruising Made Easy
Achieving Independence Exam
Questions and Answers
Most cruising sailboats carry a _____ radio, which can be used not only for
emergencies or routine communication with other stations, but also to receive local
_____ forecasts. - Answer-VHF, weather

A significant weather threat faced by sailors is the summer ______, which can develop
relatively quickly and be accompanied by high ______ and intense rain - Answer-
thunderstorm, winds

Fog often occurs when it is hot and ______ ashore and the water temperature is
_______ - Answer-humid, cool

The greatest tidal range is usually observed during ____ tides, when the moon is either
______ or new - Answer-spring, full

As the tide comes in (tide height goes from low to high), a _____ current may be
generated, depending upon local geography. When the tide is going out, it is called an
_____ current. If no current is flowing, it is said to be _____ water. - Answer-Flood, ebb,
Slack

When sailing in a current, the direction the current is flowing is called _____ and the drift
is the _____ of the current. - Answer-set, speed

IF the boat runs aground, the first action to be taken is to _________ sheets if sailing, or
shift the engine to ________ if under power. - Answer-ease, neutral

A _____ is a portable anchor that can be used to help haul a boat off a grounding -
Answer-kedge

If the boat has a serious leak, the following action(s) should be performed immediately. -
Answer-Notify the crew, operate pumps, find source of leak

If the propeller becomes fouled, it is important to immediately shift the engine to _____
and stop it. - Answer-neutral

If a shroud or stay fails, the most important thing is to keep the _____ standing upright
by removing any strain and providing additional support, perhaps with a spare _____, if
available. - Answer-mast, halyard

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