Exam (elaborations)
ASA 103 Questions with Explanations of Answers Latest Update 2024
- Course
- Institution
ASA 103 Questions with Explanations of Answers Latest Update 2024
[Show more]
1 review
By: lesliejsebastian • 3 months ago
By: AnswersCOM • 1 month ago
Thank you for the 5 Star Review, success in your study and youre welcome again for more Complete study guide solutions
Content preview
ASA 1031 Short Blast: Action Signal - ✅✅
-"I am altering course to starboard."
2 Short Blasts - ✅✅
-"I am altering course to port."
3 Short Blasts - ✅✅
-"I am operating astern propulsion" either going backward OR attempting to stop forward motion.
5 Short Blasts - ✅✅
-"I am unsure of your intentions" HEADS UP & PAY ATTENTION.
Angle of Attack - ✅✅
-The angle at which the apparent wind strikes the chord of the sail.
ASA Recommended Equipment - ✅✅
-VHF radio, cell phone, rope/twine, charts & plotting tools, anchor & rode, binoculars, first-aid kit, tool kit, rigging knife, flashlights, clock/watch, boathook, portable bilge pump, softwood plugs, bucket, radar reflector
Battery Power - ✅✅
-12V DC (12 volt; direct current).
Battery Selector Switch - ✅✅
-The switch used to select which battery is in use (often 1, 2 or both).
Bilge Pump - ✅✅
-A pump for removing water from the bilge.
Binnacle - ✅✅
-The stand on which the boat's main compass is mounted.
Block - ✅✅
-A pulley.
Bow Pulpit - ✅✅
-A guardrail to which lifelines are usually fitted
Bulkhead - ✅✅
-An upright partition in the interior of the boat..
Cam Cleat - ✅✅
-A fitting with spring-loaded jaws used to secure a line. Captain/Skipper is Responsible for... - ✅✅
-The vessel, passengers & crew
Center of Effort (CE) - ✅✅
-
Center of Lateral Resistance (CLR) - ✅✅
-
Chord - ✅✅
-A straight line from the leading edge (luff) of a sail to the trailing edge (leech) in the direction parallel to the direction of airflow.
Clevis Pin - ✅✅
-A pin with a formed head used to connect rigging NOTE- retained by "cotter pins."
Coach Roof - ✅✅
-The roof of the trunk cabin.
Coaming - ✅✅
-A low wall that deflects running water on the deck.
Conditions in Which to Wear Life Jacket: - ✅✅
-If you can't swim, in bad weather, big seas, cold water temperatures, tiredness/feeling ill, sailing alone, in reduced visibility.
Cord-Depth Ratio - ✅✅
-
Deadlights - ✅✅
-A fixed window that CANNOT be opened.
Discharge of Oil - ✅✅
-Federal regulations prohibit the discharge of any oil & you are required to have a "Discharge of Oil" placard displayed.
Distribution Panel - ✅✅
-For monitoring & controlling electrical usage on board.
Diver Down Flag - ✅✅
-Red & white flag which signals a diver is below the water
Draft Position (Sail Trim) - ✅✅
-The curvature of the sail.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller AnswersCOM. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
81531 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now