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48 Cards in this Set
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Most boating fatalities are the result of ______ and ______ |
Capsizing, falling overboard |
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When boating, watch the ________ for most changes in the weather |
West |
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How are the Regulatory Buoys in the Uniform State Waterway Marking System recognized? |
White body, horizontal orange band at top and bottom |
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Name 3 things being a courteous boater will include |
No littering, maintaining a slow wake in congested areas, staying quiet at night |
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The length of your boat trailer should be determined by ____________ |
The length of your boat (not including the engine, only from bow to stern) |
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Tell 3 things you can remember to keep you safe when boating near large vessels |
Avoid jumping wakes, ride as far from large vessel as possible, cutting under the bow |
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How do you board a small boat from a low dock or pier? |
By stepping into the center of boat, holding sides, and dropping your center of gravity |
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A boat that is _____ and ______ is more likely to capsize |
overloaded, overpowered |
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Hulls that are designed to skim on top of the water are _________ |
planning hulls |
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Tell 3 things that could be classified as reckless or negligent operation of the boat. |
Speeding in congested areas, operating under the influence, driving in swimming area |
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What is the best action for you to take if your boat capsizes? |
Put on a PFD (if not already wearing one) and stay near boat until help arrives |
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Where do you look to see something off the "port beam?" |
left side center |
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Name 4 pieces of equipment you should always keep on your boat |
(pick 4 from) Fire extinguisher, PFD, paddle, kill switch, first aid kit, towel, extra light bulbs, beacon |
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To bring someone into your boat from the water, bring them over the _____ |
stern |
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The Lateral Buoyage System helps you tell which side of the channel a buoy is on. You can tell by its _______ _______ and _______ |
color, shape, and number |
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Which of the following would have the right of way: Sailboats using motors, motorboats or large vessels in narrow channels |
Large vessels, bc they can't stop/turn/leave |
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Name 3 things you can do as a boater to help avoid a collision |
Keep a sharp lookout for others, follow rules of road, be courteous |
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In poor visibility, boat operators must sound a horn every ______ minutes for a _________ prolonged blast (2 answers, stationary and moving) |
stationary: 1 long every minute, lasts 4-6 seconds moving: 1 long every 2 minutes, lasts 4-6 seconds |
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_____ and _______ are used to classify a fire extinguisher for the type and size fire they can put out |
letters, numbers |
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The most important thing to be sure of when you buy a PFT is _____________ |
to make sure it fits, and floats |
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The skipper of a boat is responsible for many things, name 3 of these. |
Safety of all guests, the boat, any damages caused by said boat |
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The 4 classifications of motor boats are broken down according to ______ These classifications are ___,___,___,___ |
Length (bow to stern) a,1,2,3 |
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What is the condition where the human body loses body heat faster then it can produce it? |
Hypothermia |
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What action should a vessel take when being overtaken? |
maintain course and speed |
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3 rules to remember when in a lock system. |
At least 150 ft nylon rope, engine turned off, and put fenders out |
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How can a water skier control the actions of a boat |
With hand signals |
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There are 3 times a sailboat would not have the right of way, name these. |
When it yields to commercial vessels, when the sailboat is being overtaken, when its under power (motor) |
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Tell 3 situations that force a boat operator to submit an accident report |
A person dies, someone disappears, property damage is more that $50 |
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What does the capacity plate tell? |
Maximum load, horsepower, and how big a motor |
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What is the signal for "diver down" ? |
buoy with red flag and white diagonal stripe |
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Tell 3 rules for properly displayed boat numbers |
3 inches high, read left to right, bold (preferably black but any color with high contrast to that of boat) letters, 1 inch spaces or hyphens between letters and numbers |
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Why are low head dams so dangerous? |
The whirlpool effect, which traps boats against the wall, and the downfall if you get over the wall |
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3 things that make a utility or Jon boat unique. |
You don't need a trailer, made of aluminum, and they allow you to go closer to the shore |
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When do most boating accidents in small boats on small inland waters occur? |
Perfect weather, summer weekends |
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What is the best way to anchor your boat? |
Lower it from the bow, slowly, nylon rope, then backup. Danford anchor typically, mushroom anchor if rough terrain |
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IF you are on shore and you are trying to assist someone who is in trouble in the water the four basic steps are _____, _____, _____, ____ |
reach, throw, row, go |
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What is the first thing to remember to do if someone falls overboard |
Throw a PFD, or any floating cushion |
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What type of engine/motor powers most motor boats |
outboard motors |
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Explain what is meant by "remember, reg-right-returning" |
When returning make sure the red light stays on your right |
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Who is the best person to leave a copy of your float plan with? |
A friend or family member |
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What is the Hull identification number (HIN) ? |
Like the serial number on a car, used for identification |
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Navigation lights are ____,_____, and _____ (color) |
red, green, white |
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When you are approaching a dock where there is a good deal of boating activity, what is meant if you hear a prolonged blast from an air horn? |
Someone is leaving the dock |
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name 4 ways alcohol affects you as a boater |
coordination reduced, loss of balance, affects eyesight, impaired judgement making skills |
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The U.S. Coastal Guard requires all boats to carry visual distress signals when they are operating _______ (where) |
U.S. coastal waters |
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What type of boat identification must be carried whenever the boat is in operation? |
license, certification number |
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How is the safest way to load a small boat? |
Hand it to someone on boat or slide it to you once you are on boat |
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What should you do if you are caught in foul weather? |
Reduce speed, look for land, go with, or against the waves, never sideways |
