US SAILING BAREBOAT CRUISING 2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔close reach, windward - ✔✔The final approach for Man Overboard recovery should
be on a _____ ______ to control boat speed and to stop to windward/leeward (circle
one) of the MOB.
✔✔neutral, prop shaft - ✔✔If your propeller becomes fouled while motoring, your first
action should be to shift to ______ gear. If the line is tightly wrapped, turning the ____
____ from inside the boat may free the line.
✔✔fuel, filter - ✔✔If the diesel engine runs at irregular RPM, falters, and stops, the
problem is due to an interruption in the _______ supply, probably due to a clogged
primary fuel _______.
✔✔overheating, raw-water strainer. - ✔✔Lack of cooling water will result in the engine
______. Stop the engine immediately and check for debris or obstruction in the ______-
_______ _________.
✔✔tiller - ✔✔In the event of a steering failure, determine if you can steer with the auto
pilot. If you cant, fit the emergency _______ in the top of the rudder stock.
, ✔✔depower, neutral - ✔✔Upon grounding under sail, your first action should be to
_____ the sails. If grounding under power, immediately shift into ______ gear.
✔✔electrical, engines, fuel leaks, galley - ✔✔List three common sources of onboard
fire; _____ ,_______, _________.
✔✔bilge pumps, taste - ✔✔Upon discovering water in the cabin, your first response
should be to ensure the ______ _______ are on and working, and then to _____ the
water to establish if the leak is freshwater or seawater.
✔✔training, experience - ✔✔Duty rotation is not only a great way to share the load, but
also provides those new to cruising with _____ and _____.
✔✔cardboard boxes - ✔✔When bringing provisions onboard, leave the cardboard
boxes/plastic bags (circle one) behind as the might contain insects and their eggs.
✔✔perishable, minimize (or avoid) - ✔✔Conserve the cold air in the fridge with tactical
food stowage: plan meals so you eat the most _____ items first, and _____ rummaging
by packing meal items together.
✔✔low - ✔✔Stow heavy sealed beverage items as high/low (circle one) in the boat as
possible, and replenish the beverage cooler from this stock.
✔✔one half, 5 - ✔✔Skippers should plan on _____ _______ gallon of drinking water per
person per day and ________ gallons of water per day for bathing, dishes, etc.
✔✔2 - ✔✔To keep batteries properly charged, expect to run the diesel engine at least
_______ hours per day.
✔✔switch off lights, use personal reading light, switch off fans, run fridge only when
charging - ✔✔List three measures to help conserve domestic battery power
:____ ______ _______
✔✔cockpit, spills - ✔✔Good practices toward maintaining a clean and happy boat
include daily seawater washdown of the _____, wiping the saloon table, and wiping up
______.
✔✔swim ladder, lookout - ✔✔Before allowing crew to swim off the boat, deploy the
______ _______ and check for strong currents or shallow depths. Swim with a buddy,
or post a ______.
✔✔permission, maneuver - ✔✔Cruising etiquette involves observing courtesies,
including asking _______ to board or raft against another boat, and giving fishermen
and race boats room to _____.
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔close reach, windward - ✔✔The final approach for Man Overboard recovery should
be on a _____ ______ to control boat speed and to stop to windward/leeward (circle
one) of the MOB.
✔✔neutral, prop shaft - ✔✔If your propeller becomes fouled while motoring, your first
action should be to shift to ______ gear. If the line is tightly wrapped, turning the ____
____ from inside the boat may free the line.
✔✔fuel, filter - ✔✔If the diesel engine runs at irregular RPM, falters, and stops, the
problem is due to an interruption in the _______ supply, probably due to a clogged
primary fuel _______.
✔✔overheating, raw-water strainer. - ✔✔Lack of cooling water will result in the engine
______. Stop the engine immediately and check for debris or obstruction in the ______-
_______ _________.
✔✔tiller - ✔✔In the event of a steering failure, determine if you can steer with the auto
pilot. If you cant, fit the emergency _______ in the top of the rudder stock.
, ✔✔depower, neutral - ✔✔Upon grounding under sail, your first action should be to
_____ the sails. If grounding under power, immediately shift into ______ gear.
✔✔electrical, engines, fuel leaks, galley - ✔✔List three common sources of onboard
fire; _____ ,_______, _________.
✔✔bilge pumps, taste - ✔✔Upon discovering water in the cabin, your first response
should be to ensure the ______ _______ are on and working, and then to _____ the
water to establish if the leak is freshwater or seawater.
✔✔training, experience - ✔✔Duty rotation is not only a great way to share the load, but
also provides those new to cruising with _____ and _____.
✔✔cardboard boxes - ✔✔When bringing provisions onboard, leave the cardboard
boxes/plastic bags (circle one) behind as the might contain insects and their eggs.
✔✔perishable, minimize (or avoid) - ✔✔Conserve the cold air in the fridge with tactical
food stowage: plan meals so you eat the most _____ items first, and _____ rummaging
by packing meal items together.
✔✔low - ✔✔Stow heavy sealed beverage items as high/low (circle one) in the boat as
possible, and replenish the beverage cooler from this stock.
✔✔one half, 5 - ✔✔Skippers should plan on _____ _______ gallon of drinking water per
person per day and ________ gallons of water per day for bathing, dishes, etc.
✔✔2 - ✔✔To keep batteries properly charged, expect to run the diesel engine at least
_______ hours per day.
✔✔switch off lights, use personal reading light, switch off fans, run fridge only when
charging - ✔✔List three measures to help conserve domestic battery power
:____ ______ _______
✔✔cockpit, spills - ✔✔Good practices toward maintaining a clean and happy boat
include daily seawater washdown of the _____, wiping the saloon table, and wiping up
______.
✔✔swim ladder, lookout - ✔✔Before allowing crew to swim off the boat, deploy the
______ _______ and check for strong currents or shallow depths. Swim with a buddy,
or post a ______.
✔✔permission, maneuver - ✔✔Cruising etiquette involves observing courtesies,
including asking _______ to board or raft against another boat, and giving fishermen
and race boats room to _____.
