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List four factors that affect a sailing vessel's range under
power - ....ANSWER...tank capacity, engine rpm, wind
and waves, current, marine growth, vessel loading
List at least four repair items and spares that should be
carried in adddition to the boats basic tool kit -
....ANSWER...cable ties, duct tape, WD-40, multimeter,
short lines, impeller, fuel filters, engine oil, halyard,
shackles, cotter pins/rings, sail-repair tape
The _____-style mailsail is hoisted with a halyard, where
an in-mast furling mainsail is deployed using the _____. -
....ANSWER...classic, outhaul
,When setting a roller furling jib, it is important to control
the rate at which the sail deploys by taking a turn of the
_____ line around a winch to prevent overrides from
occuring in the furling _____. - ....ANSWER...furling,
drum
Overpowered sails create excessive _____ to which a boat
responds by turning into the wind. This response is known
as _____ _____. - ....ANSWER...heeling, weather helm
To maintain a straight course with excessive weather
helm, it is necessary to hold the _____ at a large angle,
which causes drag and slows the boat. -
....ANSWER...rudder
When sailing to windward, maintain control in gusts by
_____ (heading up until the gust pasts) or ease the _____
using the sheet or traveler. - ....ANSWER...feathering (or
luffing), mainsail
When sailing on a broad reach in gusts, steer farther
downwind to reduce the ______ wind speed. -
....ANSWER...apparent
,In constant true-wind conditions, as you head up from a
downwind course to an _____ course you will experience
more _____ due to the increased apparent wind, and it
may be necessary to _____ the sails. -
....ANSWER...upwind, heeling, reef
When sailing downwind, a _____ holds the boom to
leeward to stop it swinging around in lumpy seas and to
prevent an accidental _____. - ....ANSWER...preventer,
jibe
Prior to reefing, it is possible to de-power the sails by any
or all of three methods: decreasing the sails angle of _____,
adding _____, and flattening the sails -
....ANSWER...attack, twist
Prepare your boat and crew for heavy weather by securely
stowing gear, donning _____, harnesses and _____, and
adjusting the sail plan by _____. - ....ANSWER...PFDs (or
life jackets), tethers, reefing
, _____ is a technique using the engine and a mainsail only;
it uses increassed _____ wind to contribute toward both
_____ and stability. - ....ANSWER...Motorsailing,
apparent, speed
List three measures to prevent seasickness _____, _____,
_____. Symptoms can be improved by taking the helm
and scanning the _____. - ....ANSWER...rest, hydration,
anti-seasickness meds, horizon
Contents of a marine first aid kit depend on the number of
_____ and the distance from _____ assitance. -
....ANSWER...crew, medical
While a hypothermic crewmember should be treated by
_____ warming, a patient with heat exhaustion needs
rapid _____ and hydration. - ....ANSWER...slow, cooling
Distress signals are used to attract _____ when you need
assistance. In coatal waters, the best way to communicate
with resue authorities is with your _____ _____. You can
pinpoint your position visually for rescuers by using
_____. - ....ANSWER...attention, VHF radio, flares