ASA 103 Test
Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes the fundamental sailing knowledge and
practical seamanship skills required for the ASA 103 Basic Coastal
Cruising Certification administered by the American Sailing
Association. It focuses on coastal navigation, sail trim, boat handling
under sail and power, docking procedures, anchoring techniques, and
understanding weather conditions. The exam also evaluates
knowledge of nautical terminology, safety procedures, navigation
rules, chart reading, and trip planning for coastal sailing. Emphasis is
placed on safe vessel operation, crew management, and applying
seamanship principles while cruising in coastal waters. ⛵📍
,A fitting in the hull designed to take in or discharge water is called a:
Through Hull
The purpose of a safety harness, tether and jack line is
To help keep a person attached to the boat
The lowest part of the interior of the boat is called the:
Bilge
, When going forward on the side deck while sailing, it is safer to walk
on the:
Windward side of the boat
The VHF International Distress, Safety, and Calling Channel is:
Channel 16
A VHF radio transmission for assistance while not in imminent danger is
called:
Pan - Pan
Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes the fundamental sailing knowledge and
practical seamanship skills required for the ASA 103 Basic Coastal
Cruising Certification administered by the American Sailing
Association. It focuses on coastal navigation, sail trim, boat handling
under sail and power, docking procedures, anchoring techniques, and
understanding weather conditions. The exam also evaluates
knowledge of nautical terminology, safety procedures, navigation
rules, chart reading, and trip planning for coastal sailing. Emphasis is
placed on safe vessel operation, crew management, and applying
seamanship principles while cruising in coastal waters. ⛵📍
,A fitting in the hull designed to take in or discharge water is called a:
Through Hull
The purpose of a safety harness, tether and jack line is
To help keep a person attached to the boat
The lowest part of the interior of the boat is called the:
Bilge
, When going forward on the side deck while sailing, it is safer to walk
on the:
Windward side of the boat
The VHF International Distress, Safety, and Calling Channel is:
Channel 16
A VHF radio transmission for assistance while not in imminent danger is
called:
Pan - Pan
