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Canadian Boating exam with complete solutions 2024/2025
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Canadian Boating exam with completesolutions 2024/2025
"Most drowning accidents result from swimming." - ANSWER-More than 60% of
drowning accidents occur after the victim accidentally falls off a dock, shoreline, or
vessel into the water. Autopsies show that more than one-third of the victims of such
falls (mostly men) were impaired by alcohol at the time of the accident.
(ROC-M) - ANSWER-Radio Operator's Certificate
A radar reflector is not required if: - ANSWER-You only operate in limited traffic
conditions, daylight, favourable environmental conditions, and where compliance is not
essential for the safety of the craft, or;
The small size of the craft or operation of the craft away from radar navigation make
compliance infeasible.
A vessel engaged in diving must - ANSWER-display a blue and white flag (International
Code A Flag). A red and white flag carried on a buoy is used to mark areas where
diving is in progress, although divers may stray from the boundaries of the marked
areas.
According to the Canadian Collision Regulations - ANSWER-any vessel not under
command, or vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver - including fishing vessels,
sailboats, paddle craft, canoes, and kayaks - has the right of way over power-driven
vessels unless it is overtaking the power-driven vessel.
aft - ANSWER-The rear of the aircraft or boat
Age restrictions - ANSWER-12 and under can only operate 10hp
12-15 can only operate 40hp unless supervised
the minimum age is to operate a pleasure craft is 16
All boats powered or not require blank - ANSWER-hull ID number
12 digits on the side
All-round light - ANSWER-A light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon
of 360 degrees;
Anchorage Buoys: - ANSWER-Are used to indicate areas which are favourable for
overnight anchoring;
Are yellow in colour;
Usually have an anchor symbol clearly visible on them; and
,If they carry a light, it flashes yellow every four seconds.
Anchors - ANSWER-All anchors are attached to a cable (rode), which is comprised of a
rope and chain. The amount of cable to have out depends on the water depth in which
you plan to set anchor. Generally the ideal ratio between the cable length and the depth
of the water is 5:1. This means your cable length should be 5 times the depth of the
water in which you are anchoring.
Anchors can be of assistance in emergency situations - especially in case of engine
failure in rough waters or currents - and prevent the boat from drifting. As such, make
sure the anchor is always accessible and the rode is free of entanglements.
There are a number of anchor types to choose from. The most common recreational
anchors are danforth, mushroom, and plow. Choose the anchor type that meets your
requirements.
Any Vessel Anchored - ANSWER-Five seconds of rapid bell ringing every minute.
Any Vessel Run aground - ANSWER-Three bell strokes + five seconds of rapid bell
ringing + three bell strokes every minute.
Arm Signal - ANSWER-Raising and lowering outstretched arms repeatedly is also a
commonly understood distress signal.
As a boater, you can help prevent the introduction and spread of non-native species
from one body of water to another: - ANSWER-Inspect your boat and dispose of any
animals or aquatic plants prior to leaving any body of water;
Flush raw-water cooling systems and clean sea strainers before moving your boat from
one body of water to another;
Empty bait buckets and remove any plant fragments from bait wells, fishing gear,
trailers, dive gear or props, and dispose on land into a garbage receptacle;
Drain all water from your bilge, motor and live wells;
Wash your boat before putting it into a new body of water; and
Report new infestation of non-native aquatic species to Environment Canada.
As a general rule, rowboats, sailing vessels, and canoes are less maneuverable and
therefore have - ANSWER-the right-of-way over power-driven boats. However, if one
vessel is unable to maneuver as it normally would, the most maneuverable vessel gives
way.
Avoid Overloading and Overpowering Your Watercraft - ANSWER-An overloaded boat
or overpowered boat can be extremely dangerous, and should be avoided at all cost.
Either of these conditions may cause the vessel's stern to sit lower in the water, making
it susceptible to being swamped by its own wake or that of a passing boat.
Avoid These Death Zones! - ANSWER-Do not swim near or under the back deck, swim
platform, or in between pontoons. exhaust pipes of inboard engines, outboard engines,
and generators builds up inside and outside the boat in areas near exhaust vents.
,Axe - ANSWER-An axe is required on larger recreational boats (usually over 12m) as
safety equipment. It can be used in emergency situations to cut tow lines or other ropes.
The axe must be in a readily accessible location on the boat and protected from the
elements.
Bailers and Manual Water Pumps - ANSWER-A bailer refers to a container that is
capable of removing water from a small vessel. A bailer must be made of plastic or
metal, have an opening of at least 65cm2 and be capable of holding at least 750mL of
water. Some boats may carry a manual water pump in place of a bailer. If this is the
case for your boat, the pump along with its hose must be long enough to reach from the
bilge to the boat's side and be capable of discharging water over the side of the boat.
Balance - ANSWER-Most people who die in a boating accident fall out of a vessel and
not necessarily because it capsizes. Balance is one of the first faculties impaired by the
very first drink of alcohol or the first beer. It affects the body quickly, and obviously, a
fishing boat roughly 3.5 meters in length is much less stable than solid ground.
beam - ANSWER-Maximum width of a vessel
before you go check the following - ANSWER-Weather forecast;
Local hazards;
Maps and charts;
Your onboard PFDs;
First-aid kit, tool kit, tools and spare parts onboard;
Sufficient fuel;
Safety equipment in working order; and
Ensure that someone knows where you are going and when to expect you back.
Bifurcation buoys - ANSWER-You may pass buoys with red and green bands on either
side in the upstream direction. The main or preferred channel, however, is shown by the
colour of the top-most band. For example, if a green band is on top, then you should
keep the buoy on your port (left) side.
bilge - ANSWER-Interior of the hull below the floorboards; lowest part of a vessel's
interior where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom
Blood-Alcohol Levels - ANSWER-The Criminal Code of Canada defines the legal limit
for alcohol as 80 milligrams of ethyl alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. This is also often
expressed as 0.08 grams of ethyl alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.
Blue flashing light - ANSWER-A blue all-round light flashing at regular intervals at a
frequency of 50 to 70 flashes per minute.
Boat maintenance schedule - ANSWER-Proper inspection and regular maintenance of
your boat can extend its useful life and also help ensure that you and your passengers
, have an enjoyable, safe boating experience. An inspection should be performed at the
beginning of the boating season each year, and also, before leaving the dock on every
boating trip.
Boats 12m but under 24m Must have the following Fire Fighting Equipment: -
ANSWER-Must have a 10BC portable fire extinguisher at each of the following
locations:
At each access to any space that is fitted with a fuel-burning cooling, heating or
refrigerating appliance;
At the entrance to any accommodation space; and
At the entrance to the machinery space (engine room).
One axe; AND
Two fire buckets.
Boats 24m or longer Must have the following Fire Fighting Equipment: - ANSWER-Must
have a 10BC portable fire extinguisher at each of the following locations:
At each access to any space that is fitted with a fuel-burning cooling, heating or
refrigerating appliance;
At the entrance to any accommodation space; and
At the entrance to the machinery space (engine room).
One power-driven fire pump located outside the machinery space, with one fire hose
and nozzle capable of directing a jet of water into any part of the pleasure craft; AND
Two axes; AND
Four buckets.
Boats 6m up to 9m Must have the following Fire Fighting Equipment: - ANSWER-Must
have a 5BC portable fire extinguisher if the pleasure craft is power-driven; AND
Must have an additional 5BC fire extinguisher if the pleasure craft is equipped with a
fuel-burning cooking, heating, or refrigerating appliance.
Boats 9m up to 12m Must have the following Fire Fighting Equipment: - ANSWER-Must
have a 10BC portable fire extinguisher if the pleasure craft is power-driven; AND
Must have an additional 10BC fire extinguisher if the pleasure craft is equipped with a
fuel-burning cooking, heating, or refrigerating appliance.
Boats do not have brakes - ANSWER-reduce speed quickly, the motor should be put in
reverse and power applied. Stopping in this manner requires practice. Consult your
owner's manual for your boat and motor respectively for proper procedures.
Boats longer than 24m must have: - ANSWER-Must have a buoyant heaving line at
least 30m in length;
A lifting harness with appropriate rigging; AND
Two SOLAS-type lifebuoys:
One that is attached to a buoyant line at least 30m in length; and
One that is equipped with a self-igniting light.
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