Question 1
What is a 'watch system' on an offshore passage, and why is it used?
Correct Answer:
A rotation schedule ensuring crew members rest while others maintain the helm and lookout
Question 2
What does the term 'waypoint' mean in the context of coastal cruising navigation?
Correct Answer:
A specific GPS coordinate used as an intermediate destination along a planned route
Question 3
According to ASA 106 (Advanced Coastal Cruising) standards, what is the minimum recommended content for a float plan?
Correct Answer:
Vessel description, crew list, departure/destination ports, planned route, and expected return time
Question 4
What is 'dead reckoning' in coastal navigation?
Correct Answer:
Estimating current position using a known starting point, course, speed, and elapsed time
Question 5
When planning a coastal passage through a tidal inlet, what is the safest approach timing?
Correct Answer:
Enter on a flooding tide near high water to maximize depth and avoid opposing currents
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