Questions and Answers
What does one short blast of a horn mean?
A sailboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you hear?
one prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes
What does a green can buoy indicate?
Cylindrical-shaped markers that are always green and have odd numbers. Keep this marker on your left (port) side when returning from sea.
You see a buoy with both red and green bands. What does this buoy mark?
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How are can buoys marked?
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You see a white marker with red vertical stripes. What type of marker is this?
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What color is a marker that indicates safe water on all sides?
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You see a white marker with black vertical stripes. What should you do?
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You see a white buoy with orange bands and an orange diamond. What should you do?
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You see a white marker with an orange diamond and black lettering. What does this marker tell you?
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You see a white buoy with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering. What does this marker tell you?
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Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area?
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PWCs are subject to all boating laws, plus a few laws specific to PWCs.
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What is needed for steering control on a PWC?
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What is the most important thing to remember about steering a PWC?
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The motor on a PWC is running. Which part of the PWC can cause severe internal injuries?
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Which action is safe for a PWC?
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What is the main function of an ignition safety switch?
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Study Notes
Sound Signals
- One short blast of a horn indicates intent to pass on the left (port) side.
- A sailboat underway in fog emits one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts every two minutes.
Buoy Colors and Meanings
- Green can buoys are cylindrical, always green, and marked with odd numbers; they should be kept on the left (port) side when returning from sea.
- A buoy with both red and green bands indicates the junction of two channels.
- Can buoys are marked green and carry odd numbers.
- A white marker with red vertical stripes signifies safe water.
- A white buoy with black vertical stripes indicates not to pass between the marker and the shore.
Special Markers
- A white buoy with orange bands and an orange diamond requires staying at least 700 feet away.
- A white marker with an orange diamond and black lettering signifies danger or hazard.
- A white buoy with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering indicates to keep out.
- The orange crossed diamond symbol on a regulatory marker marks a swimming area.
Personal Watercraft (PWC) Information
- PWCs are governed by all boating laws as well as additional laws specific to their operation.
- Steering control on a PWC requires power to the jet drive.
- To turn a PWC, significant effort is required due to its steering mechanics.
- The steering nozzle is a critical component that can cause severe internal injuries when the motor is running.
- It is safe to have two passengers behind the operator on a PWC rated for three people.
Safety Mechanisms
- The ignition safety switch serves to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard.
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