BoatUSFoundationVA Chapter 5 Flashcards
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BoatUSFoundationVA Chapter 5 Flashcards

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What should you always do when a person falls overboard?

Have someone keep the victim in sight

Where should fire extinguishers be stored on a boat?

Where they are readily available

When someone falls overboard, what action should the skipper take?

Get flotation to the person and assign a spotter

What is a requirement for fire extinguishers on a boat?

<p>Must be Coast Guard Approved</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your boat capsizes?

<p>Stay with the boat</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is the major cause of fatalities involving small boats?

<p>Falling overboard and drowning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the depth of the water needed to float a boat clear of the bottom?

<p>Draft</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a good technique when using a fire extinguisher?

<p>Direct the extinguisher at the base of the flames using a sweeping motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Within how many days must you file a boating accident for an incident that results in property damage only and exceeds $2000?

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Virginia, what are boat operators required to do when involved in an accident?

<p>Give assistance to any person injured in the accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you suddenly find yourself in cold water?

<p>Put on a PFD and get into the HELP position</p> Signup and view all the answers

If grounded aboard a small powerboat, which is a method to help free yourself?

<p>Try to kedge your boat off the obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of hypothermia?

<p>Uncontrolled breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

If your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact?

<p>Stop the engine and lift the outdrive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is a Coast Guard requirement for fire extinguishers?

<p>Must be maintained in a fully charged usable condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you run your boat aground, what should you do first?

<p>Calmly assess the situation and get everyone to don PFDs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Class 'B' fire extinguishers are best suited to fight what kind of fires?

<p>Liquids</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which 'class' of fires consists of flammable liquids including stove alcohol, gasoline and diesel?

<p>Class B</p> Signup and view all the answers

The danger of hypothermia is greatest for a person in which situation?

<p>Immersed in cold water</p> Signup and view all the answers

You must submit a written accident report to the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries if damage to property exceeds how much?

<p>$2,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emergency Procedures

  • Always keep the person who has fallen overboard in sight to ensure their safety.
  • The skipper should provide flotation to the person overboard and designate a spotter to monitor them.

Fire Safety on Boats

  • Fire extinguishers must be stored in readily accessible locations on boats.
  • Coast Guard approval is essential for all fire extinguishers used on boats.
  • When using a fire extinguisher, aim at the base of the flames with a sweeping motion for effective suppression.
  • Fire extinguishers should be maintained in a fully charged and usable condition, in compliance with Coast Guard requirements.

Boating Accidents and Regulations

  • A written report of a boating accident must be filed within 10 days if property damage exceeds $2,000.
  • In Virginia, boat operators are required to assist anyone injured in an accident.

Hypothermia Awareness

  • Symptoms of hypothermia include uncontrolled breathing, emphasizing the need for vigilance in cold water conditions.
  • The risk of hypothermia is particularly high for individuals immersed in cold water.
  • If a boat capsizes, staying with the boat is crucial for safety.
  • When grounding occurs, one method to free a small powerboat is to kedge it off the obstruction.
  • If you run aground, calm assessment of the situation is important; everyone should don personal flotation devices (PFDs).

Classification of Fires

  • Class "B" fire extinguishers are specifically designed to combat fires involving flammable liquids, such as gasoline and diesel.
  • Class B fires consist of flammable liquids, which can include substances like stove alcohol.

Key Terminology

  • The term "draft" refers to the depth of water needed for a boat to float clear of the bottom.

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Test your knowledge on essential boating safety procedures with these flashcards from BoatUSFoundationVA Chapter 5. This set covers critical actions to take when a person falls overboard, the storage of fire extinguishers, and other key boating practices. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their boating skills and safety awareness.

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