1.When anchoring, the anchor should be:
a) swung around and thrown as far ahead as possible
b) lowered slowly over the bow
c) lowered with the minimum amount of line to avoid tangles
d) dropped quickly to help the anchor get a firm hold on the bottom
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2. Anchoring should be done:
a) while travelling slowly downwind
b) while travelling upwind
c) while travelling slowly in any direction
d) while to boat is stopped in the water facing away from the wind
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3. When anchoring, the length of your anchor line should be:
a) two to three times the depth of water
b) five to seven times the depth of water
c) eight to ten times the depth of water
d) more than ten times the depth of water
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4. When anchored at night, you must display:
a) a flashlight illuminating the sail
b) a white light all around
c) a red light all around
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5. The bitter end of the anchor line is:
a) tied at the bow of the boat
b) coiled neatly to avoid tangling
c) tied at the stern
d) attached to the anchor
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6. When selecting the anchorage, you should:
a) select a well protected area
b) select a flat bottomed area
c) place the anchor such that there is sufficient room for yourboat to swing safely
d) all of the above
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