USCG Deck Safety (Supplementary)
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USCG Deck Safety (Supplementary) Practice Sets
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USCG SAFETY-SUPP Practice Set 1
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USCG SAFETY-SUPP Practice Set 2
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USCG SAFETY-SUPP Practice Set 3
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USCG SAFETY-SUPP Practice Set 5
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USCG SAFETY-SUPP Practice Set 7
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A "reaching" course is one in which the wind __________.
A reaching course occurs when a sailing vessel is underway with the wind blowing from abeam, extending forward toward the broad bow and aft toward the quarter. This point of sail requires easing sheets relative to close-hauled sailing to optimize aerodynamic lift across the sails.
Dacron sails, when not in use, may be damaged if __________.
Synthetic Dacron (polyester) sails possess high mildew and rot resistance compared to natural fibers, but prolonged ultraviolet radiation exposure breaks down the polymer chains, severely degrading tensile strength and fabric integrity. Proper covers or indoor storage prevent UV degradation.
Your 80-ton schooner is hove to on the starboard tack under storm trysail and fore- staysail in 45 knots of wind. Your heading is averaging about 000° true and the wind is from the northeast. There is a dangerous shoal bearing 270° true, range 5 miles. Which action would be appropriate?
With a dangerous lee shore bearing due west (270° true) at 5 miles and northeast winds driving leeway toward it, remaining hove to on the starboard tack is fatal. Tacking or jibing to the port tack establishes a southerly heading, maximizing sea room away from the hazard.
Canvas sails, when not in use, may be damaged if __________.
Natural fiber canvas sails are highly susceptible to mildew, rot, and fungal degradation when stored while damp. Unlike synthetic materials, moisture trapped within organic cotton or flax fibers breaks down cell walls rapidly, necessitating complete drying before long-term stowage.
To get the best speed when tacking and using a mainsail and jib, the sails should be trimmed such that __________.
Proper slot-effect aerodynamics depend on the spatial relationship between the jib and mainsail. Trimming them to form a smooth converging air slot accelerates airflow between the leeward side of the jib and the windward side of the mainsail, maximizing overall propulsive lift and efficiency.
A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 050° relative would be __________.
A relative wind angle of 050° places the wind forward of the beam on the starboard side, meaning the vessel is sailing as close to the wind as possible on the starboard tack, with the wind blowing against the starboard side and sails trimmed flat.
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