Question 1
Which letter is represented by the following semaphore flag signal?
Your Answer:
S
Question 2
The following image identifies which part of a boat?
Your Answer:
Kicking Strap
Question 3
"Small waves with breaking crests. Fairly frequent whitecaps" best describes the sea conditions for which beaufort wind scale number?
Your Answer:
4
Question 4
Air pressure around the outside of a sail is higher than the air pressure on the inside of the sail. True or false?
Your Answer:
True
Correct Answer:
False
Question 5
The following image correctly shows a channel in IALA Buoyage System B. True or False?
Your Answer:
True
Question 6
Which number is represented by the following semaphore flag signal?
Your Answer:
1
Question 7
The following image identifies which point of sail?
Your Answer:
Beam Reach
Question 8
The following cones configuration is associated with which cardinal mark?
Your Answer:
East
Question 9
If you are in IALA buoyage system A, is the following preferred channel to port or starboard?
Your Answer:
Port
Question 10
The following image identifies which point of sail?
Your Answer:
Run
Correct Answer:
Head to Wind
Question 11
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Topping Lift"?
Your Answer:
A line used to hold the boom up while the sail is lowered. Most commonly attached to the aft of the boom to the top of the mast. It is loosened or removed once the sail is raised
Question 12
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "The boat turns away from the wind"?
Your Answer:
Bearing Away
Question 13
Which of the following images identifies a Morse Code sequence for the letter "O"?
Your Answer:
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Question 14
An East Cardinal mark has which colour characteristics?
Your Answer:
Question 15
Which of the following images identifies a Morse Code sequence for the number "6"?
Your Answer:
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Question 16
What is a special marker used for?
Your Answer:
Identify special areas or features not primarily related to navigation assisstance
Question 17
What are the colour characteristics of a port lateral mark in an IALA A system?
Your Answer:
Question 18
Which of the following describes the sailing term "Forestay"?
Your Answer:
Most commonly a stainless steel wire, the forestay is a piece of standing rigging which helps keep the mast upright. It is attached at the bow of the boat, to the top of the mast
Question 19
Which of the following sailing terms is described as "The right side of the boat"?
Your Answer:
Starboard
Question 20
Which of the following flags represents U?
Your Answer:
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