US Sailing - Bareboat Cruising Course QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(GRADED A)
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Course
Sailing Right!
Institution
Sailing Right!
DSC - ANSWER Digital Selective Calling
Electrical system differences US vs foreign - ANSWER US - 12 volts DC/120 volts AC | Foreign 24 volts DC/ 220 volts AC
what should you do before hooking up to shore power? - ANSWER make sure the circuit breakers on the boat and the dock are off
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US Sailing - Bareboat Cruising Course
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(GRADED A)
DSC - ANSWER Digital Selective Calling
Electrical system differences US vs foreign - ANSWER US - 12 volts DC/120 volts AC | Foreign 24 volts DC/
220 volts AC
what should you do before hooking up to shore power? - ANSWER make sure the circuit breakers on the
boat and the dock are off
Should you plug into boat or dock first for shore power? - ANSWER Boat First
why would you put the transmission into reverse while the engine is off - ANSWER while you are sailing
to prevent the shaft from spinning
what are the 3 shutoffs for the gas stove? - ANSWER Tank valve, solenoid, burner control
are life jackets required when using dinghy? - ANSWER yes, at least in the US
Where are the fire extinguishers located? - ANSWER engine compartment, galley, cockpit
what is required for DSC to work? - ANSWER you need an MMSI number
what does DSC allow you to do - ANSWER make direct call station to station
when would you make a mayday call? - ANSWER only when your situation is life threatening
when would you make a pan pan call? - ANSWER when your situation is urgent but not life threatening
, when would you make a securite call? - ANSWER when you want to warn other boats about a situation
what channel should be used for emergency calls? - ANSWER 16
how is a lazy line or slime line used? - ANSWER in Mediterranean mooring as an alternative to anchoring,
it is run from the seabed to the dock
when rafting up, why is it important that the masts are staggered? - ANSWER they can become
entangled when the ship's roll. spring Lines will help accomplish this
when towing a dinghy should you leave the motor up or down? - ANSWER up
what flag should you raise when entering a foreign country? - ANSWER The yellow q flag on your
starboard spreader
after you have cleared customs in a foreign country, what flag should you replace the q flag with -
ANSWER The national flag of your host country
which flag do you fly from the stern when in a foreign country? - ANSWER the national flag of your boat's
registry
what lights do you need while sailing at night? - ANSWER a red light on the port side, a green light on the
starboard side and a white light at the stern
what is a tricolor light and how is it used? - ANSWER when sailing at night a tricolor light may be used
that houses red, green and white lights all in one. it is mounted from the mast head and should not be
used in conjunction with other lights
what additional light do you need when motoring at night? - ANSWER A masthead or steaming light
facing forward. it is white
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