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ASA 103 Sailing Review – COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<BRAND NEW VERSION 2025>
Description:
This ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising) review guide includes a verified set of exam questions with 100% correct answers and
clear explanations. Topics include sail trim, docking, coastal navigation, rules of the road, safety equipment, and anchoring
techniques. Ideal for students preparing for ASA 103 certification or reviewing coastal sailing fundamentals.
Keywords:
ASA 103 sailing exam
basic coastal cruising
verified ASA answers
sail trim and docking
rules of the road
coastal navigation
sailing safety and equipment
anchoring procedures
ASA certification prep
sailing review guide
Question:
What is the primary purpose of a VHF marine radio channel 16?
A) Communicate with friends on nearby boats
B) Request a weather update from the Coast Guard
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C) Hail other vessels and make distress calls
D) Call marinas to reserve dock space
Correct Answer: C) Hail other vessels and make distress calls
ASA 103 REVIEW: Multiple-Choice Questions (1–50)
Navigation & Piloting
1. What does a red buoy with an even number indicate when returning from sea?
A) Starboard side of channel
B) Port side of channel
C) Safe water
D) Obstruction ahead
Correct: A
2. Which instrument would you use to determine your position using landmarks?
A) Knotmeter
B) GPS
C) Barometer
D) VHF Radio
Correct: B
3. On a nautical chart, what does a series of concentric depth markings indicate?
A) A shoal area
B) A wreck
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C) A reef
D) A submerged island
Correct: A
4. What color are preferred channel buoys?
A) Green and white
B) Red and green
C) Yellow and black
D) White with blue stripe
Correct: B
5. What is the meaning of a single white flashing light on a buoy every 6 seconds?
A) Safe water
B) Isolated danger
C) Preferred channel
D) Special mark
Correct: A
Rules of the Road
6. When two sailboats are on opposite tacks, who has the right of way?
A) The boat on a starboard tack
B) The boat on a port tack
C) The faster boat
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D) The windward boat
Correct: A
7. Under sail, if two boats are on the same tack, who gives way?
A) The leeward boat
B) The windward boat
C) The smaller boat
D) The boat with the lower sail
Correct: B
8. What is the correct action when overtaking another vessel under sail?
A) Pass on either side with sufficient clearance
B) Always pass to leeward
C) Always pass to windward
D) Sound one blast and turn to port
Correct: A
9. What does 5 short blasts on a horn signify?
A) I am altering course to starboard
B) I am altering course to port
C) Danger or confusion
D) Intention to overtake
Correct: C
10. Which vessel must keep clear: a power-driven vessel or a sailing vessel?
A) Power-driven vessel
ASA 103 Sailing Review – COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<BRAND NEW VERSION 2025>
Description:
This ASA 103 (Basic Coastal Cruising) review guide includes a verified set of exam questions with 100% correct answers and
clear explanations. Topics include sail trim, docking, coastal navigation, rules of the road, safety equipment, and anchoring
techniques. Ideal for students preparing for ASA 103 certification or reviewing coastal sailing fundamentals.
Keywords:
ASA 103 sailing exam
basic coastal cruising
verified ASA answers
sail trim and docking
rules of the road
coastal navigation
sailing safety and equipment
anchoring procedures
ASA certification prep
sailing review guide
Question:
What is the primary purpose of a VHF marine radio channel 16?
A) Communicate with friends on nearby boats
B) Request a weather update from the Coast Guard
, 2
C) Hail other vessels and make distress calls
D) Call marinas to reserve dock space
Correct Answer: C) Hail other vessels and make distress calls
ASA 103 REVIEW: Multiple-Choice Questions (1–50)
Navigation & Piloting
1. What does a red buoy with an even number indicate when returning from sea?
A) Starboard side of channel
B) Port side of channel
C) Safe water
D) Obstruction ahead
Correct: A
2. Which instrument would you use to determine your position using landmarks?
A) Knotmeter
B) GPS
C) Barometer
D) VHF Radio
Correct: B
3. On a nautical chart, what does a series of concentric depth markings indicate?
A) A shoal area
B) A wreck
, 3
C) A reef
D) A submerged island
Correct: A
4. What color are preferred channel buoys?
A) Green and white
B) Red and green
C) Yellow and black
D) White with blue stripe
Correct: B
5. What is the meaning of a single white flashing light on a buoy every 6 seconds?
A) Safe water
B) Isolated danger
C) Preferred channel
D) Special mark
Correct: A
Rules of the Road
6. When two sailboats are on opposite tacks, who has the right of way?
A) The boat on a starboard tack
B) The boat on a port tack
C) The faster boat
, 4
D) The windward boat
Correct: A
7. Under sail, if two boats are on the same tack, who gives way?
A) The leeward boat
B) The windward boat
C) The smaller boat
D) The boat with the lower sail
Correct: B
8. What is the correct action when overtaking another vessel under sail?
A) Pass on either side with sufficient clearance
B) Always pass to leeward
C) Always pass to windward
D) Sound one blast and turn to port
Correct: A
9. What does 5 short blasts on a horn signify?
A) I am altering course to starboard
B) I am altering course to port
C) Danger or confusion
D) Intention to overtake
Correct: C
10. Which vessel must keep clear: a power-driven vessel or a sailing vessel?
A) Power-driven vessel
