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A skipper is responsible for the safety of the _____________ and _________________. While he may
delegate tasks to an experienced ____________________, the skipper will always be held
responsible. ✔Correct Answer-crew, boat, crewmember
List at least four important items of emergency equipment that should be located and checked
before departure: _____________________, ____________, ________________,
_____________________. ✔Correct Answer-life jackets (or PFDs), fire extinguishers, horn, VHF
radio, flares, bilge pumps
When controlling a dock line from on board, take at least one ________________ around a cleat to
take the load and avoid rope burns. ✔Correct Answer-turn
When docking or undocking under power, the two primary factors to assess are ____________ and
___________. ✔Correct Answer-wind, current
The flow of water generated by the propeller is called ___________ ________________. ✔Correct
Answer-prop wash
The tendency for the stern of the boat with a right-handed prop to move to ________________
when reverse gear is first engaged is called _________________ ________________. ✔Correct
Answer-port, prop walk
To make a 180-degree turn in a limited space you must perform a __________________
_______________. On a boat with a right-handed prop, this entails turning to starboard with
alternate bursts of _____________ and ____________ power. ✔Correct Answer-standing turn,
forward, reverse
When you encounter adverse wind conditions during docking or undocking, the use of
______________ lines as well as the engine and the ______________ will help you control the boat.
✔Correct Answer-spring, rudder
The greater the tidal range, the longer the dock lines must be to allow the boat to
__________________ and ____________ with the tide. ✔Correct Answer-rise, fall
List three indications that your anchor may be dragging: _______________, ________________, or
____________________. ✔Correct Answer-vibrating anchor chain, changes in range or bearings,
closeness to another vessel
Two anchors set from the bow 45 to 60 degrees apart is called a _____________,
________________, or ______________________. ✔Correct Answer-forked moor, swing
When approaching a mooring buoy, preparation and _________________ between skipper and
_______________ are essential for a perfect pick up. ✔Correct Answer-planning (or
communication), crew