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What does VHF stand for?
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Very High Frequency
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What does a kicker do?
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Exerts downward force on the boom, controlling the shape of the sail.
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Are tidal streams stronger or weaker during a Spring Tide?
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Stronger
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What is a sea breeze?
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Air above the lands surface is heated by the sun, it expands & rises. To replace the rising air, cooler air is drawn in from above the surface of the sea.
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What weather do you associate with a low pressure system?
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Strong winds, squalls, rain, clouds.
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What is the difference between a lifejacket & a buoyancy aid?
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A buoyancy aid, aids floatation, a lifejacket will roll you onto your back.
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What does a Special Mark look like?
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Yellow ball with cross on top
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What is the student : instructor ratio for single handed dinghies?
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6: 1
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What does a Starboard lateral mark look like?
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Green, cone shape
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How long is an RYA Dinghy Instructor certificate valid for?
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5 years
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What colours are cardinal marks/buoys?
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Black & Yellow
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When should we reef?
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As soon as you consider it!
Its easier to take a reef out than put one in.. |
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What are the early signs of hypothermia?
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Shivering, cold pale skin, slurred speech, drowsiness, confusion, low energy etc.
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How many Newtons should a buoyancy aid be?
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50 Newtons
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Who is able to sign an RYA dinghy certificate?
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Principal or Chief Instructor
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What does a North Cardinal mark tell us?
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Safe water to the North
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Where is the Luff on a sail?
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Front edge / Edge running along the mast.
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How long is an RYA First Aid certificate valid for?
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3 years
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What does I.R.P.C.S. stand for?
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International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea
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When does a Spring Tide occur?
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On a full or New moon
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What do wind against tide conditions occur?
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Rough, wavy, messy seas
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What weather do you associate with a High Pressure system?
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Calm, warm, low winds, Clear skies
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Where can you find an inshore weather forecast?
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Met Office
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What is the difference between a daggerboard and a centreboard?
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A centrebord is attached to the boat and pivots around a hinge up and down. A daggerboard goes up & down vertically and can be completely removed.
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What type of flare should you use in daylight?
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Orange smoke flare
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On which VHF channel would you make a MAYDAY call?
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16
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When we say the wind is 'backing' is it going clockwise or anti-clockwise?
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Anti-clockwise
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Which direction is a beam reach?
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90 degrees to the wind
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What does a killcord on a powerboat do?
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Cuts the engine off should the driver fall away from the helm position.
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What are the 5 essentials?
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Centreboard, Sail setting, Trim, Balance, Course made good.
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