ASA 101,103 Study Guide with Complete Solutions
Beam Reach - ANSWER-Sailing perpendicular to the wind
Boom Topping Lift - ANSWER-A line that provide upward force on a boom
Boom Vang - ANSWER-Rigging system used to apply downward force to the boom
Broad reach - ANSWER-Sailing downwind behind the beam
Clew - ANSWER-A corner of a sail on the lower trailing edge.
Close Reach - ANSWER-Sailing slightly in front of the beam
Closed Hauled - ANSWER-Upwind direction on a sharp angle to the wind
Command for Jibing - ANSWER-"Center the Main", "Prepare to Jibe", "Jibing"
Command for Tacking - ANSWER-"Prepare to Tack", "Tacking"
Describe a gale warning and the necessary precautions - ANSWER-34-47 knots within
12 hours (two triangular red flag)
Describe the benefits of, and procedures for, heaving to - ANSWER-Setting the jib and
mainsail to work against eachother and stop the boat. Used in heavy weather
conditions. Tack withe the jib cleated and then turn back to the wind with the mainsail is
in a close reach.
Describe the COB procedure - ANSWER-1. Shout crew overboard
2. Throw COB marker in the water
3. Assign a spotter
4. Put the boat at a beam reach
5. Sail 3-4 boat lengths on a beam reach
6. Head up to tack immediately and let the jib luff to reduce speed
7. Take a bearing slightly to the leeward side of the COB
8. Head up to let out the wind and bring the boat to a stop a few feet windward
Describe the different types of PFD's and their characteristics - ANSWER-Type I: Off-
shore; will turn most unconscious wearers face up
Type II: Near-shore; may turn unconscious wearer face up
Type III: Supervised; will not usually turn unconscious wearer face up
Type IV: Throwable
Type V: Inflatable (must be worn)
Describe the location, color, and illumination angles of navigation lights on a
recreational vessel at anchor, under sail, and under power - ANSWER-Port: Red, 112.5
, Starboard: Green, 112.5
Stern: White, 135
Anchor: All-around solid white, 360
Masthead: White pointing forward, 225
Describe the procedure for getting out of irons - ANSWER-
Describe the procedure for setting a reef - ANSWER-
Describe the procedure for setting sail - ANSWER-
Describe the purpose of a Float Plan and give examples of the information contained
therein and to whom it should be submitted - ANSWER-A float plan should: Describe
the vessel, including its registration number, length, make, horsepower, and engine
type. State where you are going, the detailed route, your planned departure time, and
your expected return time. Leave with a reliable person to contact the Coast Guard if
not at expected point.
Describe the sound signals - ANSWER-1 short - Altering course to starboard
2 short - Altering course to port
3 short - Astern propulsion
5 short - Danger
1 prolonged, 2 short - Sailboat in fog
Describe the system checks for setting sail - ANSWER-1. Check bilge
2. Check engine
3. Check VHF radio and squelch
4. Test throttle at dock in both directions
5. Make sure water exhaust stream is present
Describe when and to whom boating acidents must be reported - ANSWER-To the state
authority (Division of Boating and Waterways):
1. 48 hours when death, disappearance, or injury beyond first aid
2. 10 days if property damage
Downhaul - ANSWER-A line which is part of the rigging that applies downward force on
a spar or sail.
Foot - ANSWER-Lower edge of a sail perpendicular to the mast.
Genoa - ANSWER-The genoa is a type of large jib or staysail that overlaps the main sail
Give-way - ANSWER-Yielding vessel
Head - ANSWER-The top corner of a sail.
Beam Reach - ANSWER-Sailing perpendicular to the wind
Boom Topping Lift - ANSWER-A line that provide upward force on a boom
Boom Vang - ANSWER-Rigging system used to apply downward force to the boom
Broad reach - ANSWER-Sailing downwind behind the beam
Clew - ANSWER-A corner of a sail on the lower trailing edge.
Close Reach - ANSWER-Sailing slightly in front of the beam
Closed Hauled - ANSWER-Upwind direction on a sharp angle to the wind
Command for Jibing - ANSWER-"Center the Main", "Prepare to Jibe", "Jibing"
Command for Tacking - ANSWER-"Prepare to Tack", "Tacking"
Describe a gale warning and the necessary precautions - ANSWER-34-47 knots within
12 hours (two triangular red flag)
Describe the benefits of, and procedures for, heaving to - ANSWER-Setting the jib and
mainsail to work against eachother and stop the boat. Used in heavy weather
conditions. Tack withe the jib cleated and then turn back to the wind with the mainsail is
in a close reach.
Describe the COB procedure - ANSWER-1. Shout crew overboard
2. Throw COB marker in the water
3. Assign a spotter
4. Put the boat at a beam reach
5. Sail 3-4 boat lengths on a beam reach
6. Head up to tack immediately and let the jib luff to reduce speed
7. Take a bearing slightly to the leeward side of the COB
8. Head up to let out the wind and bring the boat to a stop a few feet windward
Describe the different types of PFD's and their characteristics - ANSWER-Type I: Off-
shore; will turn most unconscious wearers face up
Type II: Near-shore; may turn unconscious wearer face up
Type III: Supervised; will not usually turn unconscious wearer face up
Type IV: Throwable
Type V: Inflatable (must be worn)
Describe the location, color, and illumination angles of navigation lights on a
recreational vessel at anchor, under sail, and under power - ANSWER-Port: Red, 112.5
, Starboard: Green, 112.5
Stern: White, 135
Anchor: All-around solid white, 360
Masthead: White pointing forward, 225
Describe the procedure for getting out of irons - ANSWER-
Describe the procedure for setting a reef - ANSWER-
Describe the procedure for setting sail - ANSWER-
Describe the purpose of a Float Plan and give examples of the information contained
therein and to whom it should be submitted - ANSWER-A float plan should: Describe
the vessel, including its registration number, length, make, horsepower, and engine
type. State where you are going, the detailed route, your planned departure time, and
your expected return time. Leave with a reliable person to contact the Coast Guard if
not at expected point.
Describe the sound signals - ANSWER-1 short - Altering course to starboard
2 short - Altering course to port
3 short - Astern propulsion
5 short - Danger
1 prolonged, 2 short - Sailboat in fog
Describe the system checks for setting sail - ANSWER-1. Check bilge
2. Check engine
3. Check VHF radio and squelch
4. Test throttle at dock in both directions
5. Make sure water exhaust stream is present
Describe when and to whom boating acidents must be reported - ANSWER-To the state
authority (Division of Boating and Waterways):
1. 48 hours when death, disappearance, or injury beyond first aid
2. 10 days if property damage
Downhaul - ANSWER-A line which is part of the rigging that applies downward force on
a spar or sail.
Foot - ANSWER-Lower edge of a sail perpendicular to the mast.
Genoa - ANSWER-The genoa is a type of large jib or staysail that overlaps the main sail
Give-way - ANSWER-Yielding vessel
Head - ANSWER-The top corner of a sail.
