BAREBOAT CRUISING 104 NEWEST
2025/2026 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A Skipper is responsible for the safety of the _______ and _____. While he may delegate tasks
to an experienced ______, the skipper will always be held responsible. - ANS Crew, boat,
crewmember
List at least four important items of emergency equipment that should be located and checked
before departure. - ANS life jackets (or PFD), fire extinguishers, horn, VHF, radio, flares, bilge
pumps
When controlling a dock line from on board, take at least one ______ around a cleat to take the
load and avoid rope burns. - ANS turn
When docking or undocking under power, the two primary factors to assess are_____ and
_____. - ANS wind, current
The flow of water generated by the propeller is called _____ _____. - ANS prop wash
The tendency for the stern of the boat with a right-handed prop to move to _____ when
reverse gear if first engaged is called _____ _____. - ANS port, prop walk
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, To make a 180 degree turn in a limited space you must perform a _____ _____. On a boat with
a right handed prop, this entails turning to starboard with alternate burst of _____ and _____
power. - ANS Standing turn, forward, reverse
When you encounter adverse wind conditions during docking or undocking, the use of _____
lines as well as the engine and the _____ will help you control the boat. - ANS spring, rudder
The greater the tidal range, the longer the dock lines must be to allow the boat to _____ and
_____ with the tide. - ANS rise, fall
List three indications that your anchor may be dragging. - ANS vibrating anchor chain,
changes in in range or bearings, closeness to another vessel
Two anchors set from the bow 45 to 60 degrees apart is called a _____ _____. This method
maximizes holding power and reduces _____. - ANS forked moor, swing
When approaching a mooring buoy, preparation and _____ between skipper and _____ are
essential for the perfect pick up. - ANS planning (or communication), crew
The VHF radio is the primary means for making urgent communications. The three levels of
urgent calls are _____ for life-threating situations, _____ for non-life threatening situations,
and _____ for navigation or weather hazards. - ANS Mayday, Pan Pan, Securite
The international regulations for the prevention of Collisions at sea (COLREGS) published under
the title _____ _____, establish actions to prevent collisions. Nevertheless, Rule 2 states that
_____ is responsible for avoiding a collision. - ANS Navigation rules, everyone
At night, a sailboat underway may show a masthead _____ light alone. If under power, a boat
must show a white _____ light above deck level sidelights. - ANS tricolor, steaming (or
masthead)
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2025/2026 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A Skipper is responsible for the safety of the _______ and _____. While he may delegate tasks
to an experienced ______, the skipper will always be held responsible. - ANS Crew, boat,
crewmember
List at least four important items of emergency equipment that should be located and checked
before departure. - ANS life jackets (or PFD), fire extinguishers, horn, VHF, radio, flares, bilge
pumps
When controlling a dock line from on board, take at least one ______ around a cleat to take the
load and avoid rope burns. - ANS turn
When docking or undocking under power, the two primary factors to assess are_____ and
_____. - ANS wind, current
The flow of water generated by the propeller is called _____ _____. - ANS prop wash
The tendency for the stern of the boat with a right-handed prop to move to _____ when
reverse gear if first engaged is called _____ _____. - ANS port, prop walk
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, To make a 180 degree turn in a limited space you must perform a _____ _____. On a boat with
a right handed prop, this entails turning to starboard with alternate burst of _____ and _____
power. - ANS Standing turn, forward, reverse
When you encounter adverse wind conditions during docking or undocking, the use of _____
lines as well as the engine and the _____ will help you control the boat. - ANS spring, rudder
The greater the tidal range, the longer the dock lines must be to allow the boat to _____ and
_____ with the tide. - ANS rise, fall
List three indications that your anchor may be dragging. - ANS vibrating anchor chain,
changes in in range or bearings, closeness to another vessel
Two anchors set from the bow 45 to 60 degrees apart is called a _____ _____. This method
maximizes holding power and reduces _____. - ANS forked moor, swing
When approaching a mooring buoy, preparation and _____ between skipper and _____ are
essential for the perfect pick up. - ANS planning (or communication), crew
The VHF radio is the primary means for making urgent communications. The three levels of
urgent calls are _____ for life-threating situations, _____ for non-life threatening situations,
and _____ for navigation or weather hazards. - ANS Mayday, Pan Pan, Securite
The international regulations for the prevention of Collisions at sea (COLREGS) published under
the title _____ _____, establish actions to prevent collisions. Nevertheless, Rule 2 states that
_____ is responsible for avoiding a collision. - ANS Navigation rules, everyone
At night, a sailboat underway may show a masthead _____ light alone. If under power, a boat
must show a white _____ light above deck level sidelights. - ANS tricolor, steaming (or
masthead)
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