INLAND WATERS CAT R” - Camping & Boating



INLAND WATERS CAT R”

1. What do the following abbreviations mean?

1. COC: Certificate of Competency.

2. COF: Certificate of Fitness .

3. PWC: Personal Water Craft. 4

2. What voyage details must be left before one proceeds out to sea/dam?

1. Vessels I.D. number, category, type & make.

2. Number of members aboard and their names.

3. Vessels ETD & ETA.

4. Intended places or expected ETD & ETA. 4

3. What must a vessel carry and how long is it valid for?

1. COF.

2. Valid for 12 months. 2

4. May a vessel under 3m go out sea?

1. No. 1

5. To operate a commercial vessel what age must one be?

1. 18 years or older. 1

6. To operate a sport and recreational vessel what age must one be?

1. 16 years or older. 1

7. May a vessel go out on the water without an approved number?

1. No. 1

TOTAL 14

8. How many numbers may be marked on the vessel?

1. Only one approved number per vessel. 1

9. To whom and in what time must an accident be reported to?

1. SAPS

2. Controlling Authorities

3. Within 24 hrs. 3

10. Where may a skipper launch his/her boat?

1. Commercial Harbours.

2. Fishing Harbours.

3. Designated launch sites.

4. Area set out by Regulating Authority. 4

11. What quantity fuel is required for a trip/voyage?

1. Enough for the trip/voyage.

2. Plus 25% extra. 2

12. With what must all safety equipment be marked with?

1. Vessel’s ID Number. 1

13. Who is authorized to prohibit a vessel from going to sea?

1. Authorized Agent.

2. Club Safety Officer.

3. S.A.P

4. Municipal Police. 4

14. When must lifejackets be worn?

1. Launching.

2. Beaching.

3. Non-Swimmers.

4. Bad Weather.

5. Turbulent Water.

6. All children under 12 years. 6 TOTAL 21

15. The road trailer must be permanently be marked with?

1. Vessels Name.

2. ID Number.

3. Owner’s Name.

4. Telephone Number. 4

16. Every vessel must have a towing bollard, bow eye as well as a stern eye for what reason?

1. Tie boat to trailer.

2. To tow another vessel.

3. To secure anchor rope.

4. To tie to jetty. 4

17. What must a skipper wear a all times?

1. Kill Switch. 1

18. No Water skiing between ____________ and __________________ or while under the influence

of ____________________ or ________________. 4

19. What are the responsibilities of a water skier ?

1. Wear a life jacket at all times.

2. Know the hand signals.

3. May not use metal rope.

4. Red flag 50 x 50cm.

5. Observer. 5

20. What safety equipment is required for CAT R?

1. Approved floatation aid.

2. 750ml Drinking water.

3. Cell Phone.

4. 10m tow line.

5. Bailing Bucket.

6. Capsize Rope. 6

TOTAL 24

21. What is the buoyancy requirements for a CAT R vessel?

1. 30% Buoyancy against the laden weight. 1

22. What is the buoyancy requirements for an Inflatable?

1. 3 Separate Compartments. 1

23. Vessels without a self draining deck need to be fitted with a?

1. Bilge Pump. 1

24. How would you plan your trip/voyage?

1. Obtain a weather forecast.

2. Navigational dangers.

3. Voyage Details. 3

25. What pre-launch checks must be checked before you launch your vessel?

1. Motors start before launch.

2. Throttles & Controls.

3. Gear Controls.

4. Steering Cables.

5. Fuel Connections.

6. Primer Bulb.

7. Enough fuel + 25% extra.

8. Safety Equipment.

9. Safety Equipment is Secured.

10. Life jackets donned. 10

26. What is a Painter?

1. Piece of rope tied to the bow of the vessel.

2. Rope you tie to the jetty. 2

TOTAL 18

27. What details must be specified in the crew briefing?

1. Launching Procedures.

2. Beaching Procedures.

3. How to don life jackets.

4. How to use safety equipment.

5. Where safety equipment is stowed away. 5

GENERAL SEAMANSHIP AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

1. Why is Nylon rope best for a anchor rope?

1. Strong.

2. Easy to handle when wet & dry. 2

2. Why can’t you use nylon rope for a tow rope?

1. Stretches. 1

3. What are the requirement for a fire extinguisher?

1. 1 x Fire Extinguisher per motor.

2. Dry Powder.

3. SABS Approved. 3

4. Where should the fire extinguisher be mounted and how would you prevent compaction?

1. Mounted Horizontally.

2. Near the motor.

3. Turn and Shake often to prevent compaction. 3

5. What steps should be taken in the event of a fire?

1. Turn boat bow into wind.

2. Stop engine and disconnect the fuel lines.

3. Use fire extinguisher at base of fire and smother with wet clothes.

4. Do not use water on a petrol fire. 4

TOTAL 18

6. The advantage of a metal or galvanized bucket other than a plastic bucket is?

1. Bailing Device.

2. Sound Signaling Device. 2

7. What checks should be checked on a life jackets?

1. SABS Approved.

2. SAMSA Stamp of approval.

3. Buoyancy aid must not be faded.

4. Buoyancy foam must not be compressed.

5. Tying tapes, zips, clips must be in a good condition.

6. Whistle secured with short lanyard. 6

8. The safety of the crew is the responsibility of?

1. Skipper. 1

9. What are the following anchors used for?

1. Reef Anchor: Rocky areas & reefs.

2. Danforth Anchor: Sand & Mud.

3. Admiralty Anchor: Most efficient anchor reef & sand.

4. Fold Away Anchor: Ideal emergency anchor can be used in sand. 4

10. How would you go about setting the anchor?

1. Approach into wind or current whichever is the strongest.

2. Position where you wish to stop and let anchor down.

3. When you feel it has reached the bottom drift back to the position where you wish to stop.

4. At this stage the flukes of the anchor should have set into the mud or sandy bed.

5. Check by taking two landmarks that you remain in the same position. 5

TOTAL 18

11. Draw a sketch of the weak link?

3

12. What is the scope of an anchor?

a. Always be approximately 3 times the depth of the water. 1

13. The purpose of the chain between the anchor and the rope?

1. To give anchor additional weight.

2. Causes the shank to lie flat.

3. Eases the tugging effect .

4. Save chaffing of the rope on edges of rocks. 4

RULES OF THE ROAD

1. CAT E power driven vessel must give way to?

1. Vessel not under command.

2. Vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.

3. Fishing vessel.

4. Sailing vessel.

5. Vessel at anchor. 5

2. Sailing vessel must give way to?

1. Vessel not under command.

2. Vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.

3. Fishing vessel.

4. Sailing vessel. 4

TOTAL 17

3. CAT R power driven vessel must give way to?

1. Vessel not under command.

2. Sailing vessel.

3. Vessel at anchor.

4. Vessel towing a skier.

5. Vessel being towed. 5

4. How many meters for the water’s edge must refueling take place?

1. 50m. 1

5. Vessels must move in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction?

1. Anticlockwise. 1

6. What should a skipper lookout for?

1. Other vessels.

2. PWC.

3. Swimmers.

4. Water Skiers. 4

7. Safe speed is determined by ?

1. Visibility

2. Manoeuvrability and stopping of own vessel.

3. Weather & water conditions.

4. Keeping to the starboard side at all times. 4

8. If a collision exists what action must the skipper take?

1. Every action must be taken even if the skipper has to give way to prevent it. 2

9. What is a stand- on vessel?

1. Vessel that maintains her course & speed. 2 TOTAL 19

10. What is a give-way vessel?

1. Vessel shall as far as possible keep clear, even by stopping or going astern. 2

11. In a narrow channel to which side must the vessel keep?

1. To the outer limit which lies on the starboard side. 1

12. In aid of a sketch describe a Overtaking situation?

3

13. In aid of a sketch describe a head-on situation?

3

14. In aid of a sketch describe a crossing situation?

3

TOTAL 12

15. What does the A-flag indicate and what action must you take?

1. Alpha Flag: Divers Down.

2. Keep Clear. 3

16. What must one do when you abandon ship?

1. Don Lifejackets.

2. Huddle together. 2

17. Name the following?

1. Front of the boat: BOW

2. Back of the boat: STERN

3. Left-hand side of boat: PORT

4. Right-hand side of boat: STARBOARD 4

18. Sun comes up in the ___________________ and sets in the __________________.

2

19. Describe how you would pick up swimmers in the water?

1. Go upwind about 15-20 meters.

2. Switch motors off.

3. Drift down to the collection point. 3

ENGINE CARE

1. Before you launch you boat what should you do?

a. Start the engines. 1

2. To allow the engine to operate smoothly, what are the 3 factors?

a. Fuel.

b. Compression.

c. Spark. 3

TOTAL 18

3. What is the difference between a 2 stroke and a 4 stroke?

a. 2 Stroke: Every 2nd stroke is a power stroke.

b. 4 Stroke: Every 4th stroke is a power stroke.

c. 2 Stroke: Uses reed valves to regulate air flow.

d. 4 Stroke: Uses cams & valves to regulate air flow.

e. 2 Stroke: 2 stroke engine oil mix into fuel to lubricate internals.

f. 4 Stroke: Sump with oil pump to lubricate internals. 6

4. What is a tilting bracket and pin used for?

a. To manually trim motor up and down.

b. To get optimum results out of your motor. 2

5. Batteries should be stowed away?

a. Separate compartment and must be well ventilated. 1

6. What is the purpose of the impellor?

a. Keeps the motor cool. 1

7. What colour will gear box oil display if it mixes with water and how often should it be changed?

a. Whitish colour.

b. 3 Months. 2

8. To allow the engine to operate smoothly there are 3 factors, what are they?

a. Fuel.

b. Compression.

c. Spark. 3

9. What would you check on the fuel system?

a. Fuel tank.

b. Enough Fuel.

c. Fuel filter.

d. Fuel Pipe.

e. Carburetor. 5

TOTAL 20

10. What would you check on the compression system?

a. Cylinder and cylinder stud bolts correctly tightened.

b. Cylinder and cylinder head gaskets in a good condition.

c. Good seal maintained between cylinder and crank case.

d. Crankshaft oil seal in good condition.

e. Piston and piston rings in a good condition. 5

11. What would you check on the ignition system?

a. Spark plug produce good spark.

b. Spark plug type and heat range is correct.

c. Point gap correct.

d. Broken wire or short circuit.

e. Ignition timing. 5

14. What are common pointers on an incorrect prop?

a. Sluggish to plane.

b. Abnormal fuel consumption.

c. R.P.M. lower than specified.

d. Poor top speed. 4

15. What is a emergency steering?

a. Is a attachment to the motor by using a steel pipe to steer the motor is the steering breaks. 1

16. What is the remedy for cavitation?

a. Throttle back and start off slowly. 1

17. What is vertical trust?

a. Stern Weight – Trim Down

b. Bow Weight – Trim Up. 2

TOTAL 18

FIRST AID

1. The first 3 things you must check on a casualty?

a. Airway: allowing air to the lungs.

b. Breathing: allowing oxygen to lungs.

c. Circulation: patient’s colour.

d. Diagnose: dispatch doctor. 4

2. What is shock?

a. Lack of oxygen to the tissues. 1

3. What are the signs & symptoms?

a. Signs: what you see, bleeding.

b. Symptoms: what patient tells you, feeling hot. 2

4. Name the 3 types of bleeding?

a. Capillary bleeding: Dark or bright red oozing out.

b. Venous bleeding: Dark red flowing out.

c. Arterial bleeding: Bright red pumping out. 6

5. How would control bleeding?

a. Direct pressure.

b. Elevate the limb. 2

6. Name the types of wounds?

a. Abrasion: graze-skin.

b. Incision: sharp object.

c. Laceration: knife wound.

d. Avulsion: Flapping tissue.

e. Puncture: gun shot.

f. Contusion: bruise. 12

TOTAL 27

7. What is heat stroke and how would you treat the patient?

a. High body temperatures.

b. Remove patient’s clothing.

c. Lie him/her down splash with water.

d. Get medical attention. 4

8. How would you remove a fish hook?

a. Do not remove, clean and dress fish hook to finger.

b. Take to Doctor to remove. 2

9. Why can’t you give alcohol to a hypothermic patient?

a. Alcohol thins the blood, will get more cold. 1

10. What is hypothermia and how would you treat the patient?

a. Body core temp drops below 35 degrees.

b. Keep patient warm cover him/her with blanket.

c. Remove wet clothing and replace with dry clothing.

d. Do not administer alcohol. 4

11. What are the stages of hypothermia?

a. Start feeling cold.

b. Start to shiver.

c. Feels cold to touch.

d. Shiver uncontrollably. 4

12. What are the four major types of burns?

a. Heat.

b. Chemical.

c. Electrical.

d. Radiation. 4

TOTAL 19

13. How would you treat a patient with burns?

a. Immerse the burnt part in cold water for 2-5 min.

b. Cover burn with sterile dressing or clean sheet.

c. Use cold wet application for pain relief.

d. Transport to hospital. 4

14. What would you do if a person is choking? (Asphyxia)

a. A firm slap on the back between the shoulder blades. 1

MARINE ENVIRONMENT

1. What is a barometer used for?

a. Predict the weather. 1

2. Where can weather forecasts be obtained?

a. TV.

b. Cell Phone.

c. Internet.

d. Met station.

e. Air Ports. 5

3. What tools must you carry onboard?

a. Pliers.

b. Wrench.

c. Vice grips.

d. Spanners.

e. Shear pins.

f. Cloth.

g. Grease. 7

TOTAL 18

4. Name 3 distress signals?

a. Bailing bucket.

b. Cell phone.

c. Wave arms.

d. Red Flag. 4

5. What is a no wake zone?

a. By no wake zone means that the wake of the vessels passing though that area must not effect any of the boats moored or cause any wave. 1

6. What is the difference between longitude and latitude?

a. Longitude: Lines of longitude run from north to south.

b. Latitude: Lines run parallel across the earth. 2

7. The Average atmospheric pressure is?

c. 1 013 mb 1

8. What is the difference between weather and climate?

a. Weather: Over a short period of time.

b. Climate: Long term averages over a period of 30 days or more. 2

9. What is mist?

a. When condensation and cloud formation take place a ground mist is formed.

1

TOTAL 11

TOTAL: 292

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