TEST YOUR BOATING KNOWLEDGE

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Question #1    Is the skipper responsible for damage caused by the wake of his boat?

Question #2    Do the white areas on nautical charts show deep navigable waters?

Question #3    When anchoring, does the amount of line you let out affect the holding power of an anchor?

Question #4    Would it be wise to set an anchor off the stern of the boat?

Question #5    Are gasoline fumes lighter than air?

Question #6    Should you open all of the hatches before fueling?

Question #7    Are nun buoys usually even numbered and painted red?

Question #8    Is a life preserver required for every person aboard a boat?

Question #9    Is a PORT running light a GREEN light?

Question #10  Must RUNNING LIGHTS be on while underway between sunset and sunrise?

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BOATING KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS ANSWERS

#1    YES    A skipper is responsible for damage to persons or property caused by his vessel's wake.

#2    YES    White areas indicate deep water.  Blue areas indicate shallow water.

#3    YES    The longer the anchor line, the smaller the angle of pull, and the better the anchor will dig in and hold.

#4    NO     The bow is designed to ride up on waves, the stern is not.  You risk the potential of being swamped if the anchor is tied to the stern.

#5    NO     Gasoline fumes are heavier than air and can accumulate in the bilge.

#6    NO     Just the opposite - you should close the hatches before fueling and open them afterward.

#7    YES    Nun buoys are usually RED and EVEN-NUMBERED.

#8    YES    US Coast Guard regulations require that recreational boats, including canoes and kayaks, have a USCG-approved life preserver on board for each person in the boat.

#9    NO     The port running light is RED.  The starboard running light is GREEN.

#10  YES    RUNNING LIGHTS must be displayed when operating between sunset and sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility.