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ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising Certification EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR – JUST RELEASED
ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising Certification
Exam Coverage
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.
QUESTION: A fitting in the hull designed to take in or discharge water is called a: - ANSWER-
Through Hull
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QUESTION: The purpose of a safety harness, tether and jack line is - ANSWER-To help keep a
person attached to the boat
QUESTION: The lowest part of the interior of the boat is called the: - ANSWER-Bilge
QUESTION: When going forward on the side deck while sailing, it is safer to walk on the: -
ANSWER-Windward side of the boat
QUESTION: The VHF International Distress, Safety, and Calling Channel is: - ANSWER-Channel 16
QUESTION: A VHF radio transmission for assistance while not in imminent danger is called: -
ANSWER-Pan - Pan
QUESTION: 15. Which of the following lists of equipment does the Coast Guard require on a
sailboat 26-40 feet sailing at night? - ANSWER-USCG Approved PFD for each person aboard,
a Type IV Throwable Floatation Device,
Fire Extinguisher (2 X Type B-I or 1 X Type B-II),
ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising Certification EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR – JUST RELEASED
ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising Certification
Exam Coverage
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.
QUESTION: A fitting in the hull designed to take in or discharge water is called a: - ANSWER-
Through Hull
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QUESTION: The purpose of a safety harness, tether and jack line is - ANSWER-To help keep a
person attached to the boat
QUESTION: The lowest part of the interior of the boat is called the: - ANSWER-Bilge
QUESTION: When going forward on the side deck while sailing, it is safer to walk on the: -
ANSWER-Windward side of the boat
QUESTION: The VHF International Distress, Safety, and Calling Channel is: - ANSWER-Channel 16
QUESTION: A VHF radio transmission for assistance while not in imminent danger is called: -
ANSWER-Pan - Pan
QUESTION: 15. Which of the following lists of equipment does the Coast Guard require on a
sailboat 26-40 feet sailing at night? - ANSWER-USCG Approved PFD for each person aboard,
a Type IV Throwable Floatation Device,
Fire Extinguisher (2 X Type B-I or 1 X Type B-II),
