ASA 104 - BAREBOAT CHARTER CERTIFICATION

OTHER BOOKS & SAILING EDUCATION RESOURCES

   

INTERMEDIATE CRUISING (ASA 104 - Bareboat Charter)

  1. Additional parts of the boat and vocabulary

  2. The Head & Galley -  Provisioning food

  3. The Electrical System  AC vs. DC

  4. The Engine - operation, troubleshooting, spares

  5. Fuel - Range, consumption, diesel/gas

  6. Knots

  7. Additional Man Overboard Techniques - Quick Stop

  8. Rules of the Road - Navigation Rules

  9. Chart work - Navigation, Plotting a course, Fix

  10. Magnetic Compass & Variation

  11. Anchoring - various methods

  12. Advanced Maneuvering

  13. International Travel - Flag etiquette, customs, port of entry

  14. Weather Conditions -  Fog

  15. Skipper/Crew responsibility

  16. Distress Signals

  17. Other Info for study

ALL ITEMS IN STUDY GUIDE WILL BE FOUND ON ASA 104 WRITTEN EXAM

 

 

If page numbers are referenced in Study Guide, most are from the text Cruising Fundamentals by Harry Munns.

 

Otherwise noted as:

CF= Cruising Fundamentals

 

OTHER STUDY GUIDES

 

SOME INFORMATIVE INFO ON

HOW TO BAREBOAT CHARTER IN THE ISLANDS AND AROUND

THE WORLD

 
1.  ADDITIONAL PARTS OF THE BOAT

PLACES & PARTS, ITEMS ON THE CRUISING BOAT

 

Masthead Fly (Windex)– Cool object on top of the mast that points into the wind showing the wind direction.

Lazarette -  Compartment in the stern of the boat used for storage

Binnacle - Stand or pedestal near the helm, where the ship's compass is mounted and where the wheel is usually attached

Hand bearing compass -  A compass that is small and usually handheld, used to take bearings off objects on shore or in line of sight.

Lubber Line -  Line on the compass aligned with the center line of the boat that indicates the boat's heading on the compass.

Stanchion -  A tubing post that a lifeline leads through.  The stanchion is mounted on a firm solid piece of stainless steel that is bolted through the deck for stability.

Roller furling line -  the thin line that runs from the cockpit to the roller furling drum.  When the sail is rolled in, the drum is empty, when the sail is opened up the drum has the line wrapped around it.

Inboard engine -  Gasoline or diesel engine that is permanently mounted on a boat, prop shaft goes through the hull. 

Bilge Pump -  an automatic or manual pump located in the lowest part of the boat (the bilge) that is used to pump out any water that enters the boat and settles in the bilge.

Radar Reflector - hoisted high in the rigging, returns a signal to radar transmitters at any angle.  Helps ships with radar identify you.

Windlass -  A mechanical, powerful winch used to pull up the anchor rode

ADDITIONAL VOCABULARY

 

Seabreeze -  Wind drawn ashore by rising thermal air currents caused by the heating of the land.

Land breeze -  Wind drawn over the sea by the different cooling and heating rates of the land and water. 

Right hand screw propeller -  engine propeller that turns in a clockwise direction when put into forward gear and counterclockwise in reverse

Prop walk -  The motion the boat follows when the engine is put in gear. In forward the stern walks to starboard, in reverse the stern walks to port.

Separation Zone -  A zone that is marked for a shipping channel where smaller boats should stay on the outside of the channel when traveling toward or away from seaward.

Nautical Mile -  Used to measure distance on a nautical chart.  1 NM x 1.15 = 1 statute mile.

Scope -  The length of anchor rode that is let out, which determines how far the boat will swing when anchored from the bow only.

Grounding -  Running aground

Rafting -  When boats tie up together and set anchors when not at a dock

2.  THE HEAD AND GALLEY ON THE CRUISING SAILBOAT

HEAD AREA - Bathroom

GALLEY - Marine Kitchen

Toilet (head) -  To operate the head:

1. open through-hull  2.  open valve on toilet   3.  prime head by pumping some water into bowl  4. use head   5. flush wet with valves open until bowl is cleared  6.  close head valve and pump until dry and clean   7.  close through-hull

NEVER PUT ANYTHING IN THE HEAD YOU HAVE EATEN IT FIRST.  ONLY USE SMALL AMOUNTS OF BIODEGRADABLE TOILET PAPER.

Marine Stove -  Using  fuel either propane, alcohol or sometimes kerosene.  Propane is most common on newer boats. Propane must have its own designated locker to store tanks, specific with vents that lead overboard safely.  Stoves often have clamps that hold puts in place while moving.  Gimbals are used in mounting stoves so that they sway with the motion of the boat when heeling at sharp angles. One may strap themselves into the galley area when cooking in heavy weather.

Shower - uses a sump pump to drain out the shower water after the water is used

Sink -  May have a foot pump to pump water into sink.  Some may have a salt water spigot, used only for cleaning, not rinsing.

Sink -  May have foot pump or pressurized pump.  Switch on panel must be on to operate pressure pumps.

Refrigerator/Ice Box -  A refrigeration unit is run on electrical power or engine power.  An ice box is an insulated cabinet used like a cooler with a block of ice to keep things cool.

 

3.  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  -  AC  VS.  DC  

AC - Alternating Current  (run from 110 shore power)

DC - Direct Current  (run from batteries - 12 volt)

Uses regular electrical outlets such as household outlets

Uses 12 volt outlets like a cigarette lighter outlet

Only used when plugged into shore power

Uses 12 volt circuit breaker panel

Battery charger is on when plugged into shore power

Switches on 12 volt panel have fuses

 

Battery bank - consists of a Starter Battery (1) and a House Battery (2).  When using battery switch you can charge both at once by choosing the ALL selection.  Never operate electronics while using ALL switch as it will run both batteries down  

  

4.  ENGINE -  OPERATION, TROUBLESHOOTING, SPARE PARTS

OPERATION -  PARTS OF THE ENGINE & TYPES OF SYSTEMS, OTHER INFO

 

Closed System The cooling portion of the engine does not take in sea water through   the engine components, but rather has a closed cooling system similar to that of a car radiator system.
Open System The cooling portion of the engine uses seawater that enters into the engine components for cooling.  This can cause corrosion is salt water areas.

 

Cooling Thermostat, Impeller
Fuel Filters, Fuel Separator (removes debris and water)
Fluids Oil, Transmission fluid, Coolant (anti corrosive)
Gasoline Uses spark plugs
Diesel Gets power from compression

 

 

ENGINE VOCABULARY

LIFT PUMP -

FUEL PUMP -

FUEL SEPARATOR -

INJECTOR PUMP - 

IMPELLER -

 

A SPARE PARTS & SUPPLIES LIST CAN BE FOUND ON P. 117 OF CRUISING FUNDAMENTALS

 

OPERATING THE ENGINE - 

  • We will only discuss boats with a right hand screw propeller -  meaning in forward the prop turns clockwise, when in reverse the prop turns counterclockwise. 

  • When putting the engine in reverse, the STERN PULLS TO PORT immediately.  This is why when docking you should always choose to park with the PORT SIDE TOWARD the dock, because when in reverse the boat is slowing down and pulling the stern toward the dock.

  • When putting the engine in forward, the stern pulls to starboard immediately.

 

TROUBLESHOOTING DURING ENGINE PROBLEMS

 
ENGINE FAILURE WHILE UNDERWAY -  p. 108 In an anchorage -  Steer for clear, deep, open water.  If drifting toward another boat you may choose to put out fenders and raft onto the boat.

In a channel -  You may intentionally run aground if you are in a trafficky channel to avoid a collision.  Make sure that you won't hit a rocky bottom and damage the hull.  Then request a tow.

LINES TANGLED AROUND PROPELLER - p. 109 Put engine in neutral and turn off. Try to pull on the line gently. YOU MAY TRY TO TURN THE PROP SHAFT IN REVERSE BY HAND.  If this doesn't work try starting the engine and slowly putting it in and out of reverse.
ENGINE COOLING FAILURE - p. 111 Check fluid level, leaking hoses, thermostat, belt tension on the water pump, the raw water strainer or  impeller
ENGINE FAILURE - p. 114 Check electrical system (battery switch, connections, water in the battery)

Check the starter -  follow battery cable to solenoid switch

Check for Fuel blockage -  make sure fuel is flowing to the injector pump.  Bleed the fuel system

 

 

 

5.  FUEL -  RANGE, CONSUMPTION, DIESEL VS. GAS

OPERATING RANGE UNDER POWER

 - p.36  Or the distance that a boat can travel under power with the amount of fuel it can store

 

    Speed (in knots)  /  Consumption   =  NMPG  (Nautical Miles/Gallon in one hour)

 

    NMPG  x  Fuel Capacity  =  Range in Nautical Miles

 

Factors that affect range:  Condition of the hull, Weight, Wind, Waves

 

CONSUMPTION OF FUEL & FUEL CAPACITY

 - Figure out your Mileage  (or on a boat your Gallons per hour)  p. 35

 

DIESEL VS. GAS ENGINES

 

FLASHPOINT -  the minimum temperature at which the liquid will give off sufficient vapor to form an ignitable mixture with air.

 

DIESEL ENGINE GAS ENGINE
Operate on high compression for ignition Operate with spark plugs for ignition
Diesel fuel has a high flashpoint of 125 degrees and is not as dangerous as gas. The flashpoint of gas is at -45 degrees F and can create a fire easily with a spark and gas vapors
Diesel fuel is a combustible liquid Gasoline is a flammable liquid
Usually more fuel efficient Less fuel efficient

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. KNOTS

Knots that you should know:

THESE ARE NEW:  click on title for illustration in motion  Rolling Hitch

THESE ARE REVIEW:   Bowline, Figure 8, Cleat Hitch, Clove hitch, half hitches, reef knot.   Visit www.seaitallhere.com/knots and

go to our knots page for illustrations and practice.

There are some basic knots that very important and can be applied in most situations to get you through. 

 

1.       Overhand Knot   -Stopper knot  - Very difficult to untie.  Use when it’s not necessary to untie regularly. Makes it easy to grip rope with overhand knots every foot.

 

2.       Figure 8 Knot -  Stopper Knot – Used on running rigging.  Use on the end of sheets to keep them from flailing through blocks (nautical pulleys).

 

 3.   Reef KnotBend  (ONLY for temporary joining of two lines) Used on lines of equal diameter.  Use this for reefing.  It is easy to get undone, but secure for reefing.

 

 4.       Clove HitchHitch  -  Used to fasten a line to a rail, post, spar or bollard. Use on round posts.  Add two half hitches to make is secure

5.  Bowline (prounounced bow-lin)  Loop  -A non-slipping temporary loop.  The bowline has been called the king of knots; it will hold under tension, will never jam, and can be easily untied. Use this line for many things.  It’s very versatile.  For example, it’s often used when stepping the mast.  It is tied around the spreaders in order to lift the mast.  The standing end will lead to the gin pole or crane.  Also use when tying to a post.

 

 6.       Half HitchesHitch – (Often used with the clove hitch to make more secure)

 

 

7. Round turn and 2 half hitches –   Strong, dependable, never jams. Fasten lines to a ring, post, bollard, deck eye, rail.  Use to attach fenders to lifelines temporarily or to tie your horse to a post in Nevada (if you’re a cowgirl.)

 

8.  Cleat Hitch    Tie around cleats

Cleat Hitch

 

7.  ADDITIONAL MAN OVERBOARD TECHNIQUES -  QUICK STOP

The Quick-Stop Manuever: As soon as you shout ?Man overboard? and throw a life cushion to the person in the water, initiate  the Quick-Stop Manuever. It is designed to keep the victim in sight and the boat always under control.The Quick Stop -  Starts by heading into the wind and tacking without tacking the jib (leave the jib backwinded), then continue turning in a circle by jibing (and controlling the main the entire time).  Then release jib completely until luffing, head up to Crew Overboard on a close reach with sails luffing.  View image from www.boat.com website:

 

 

The disadvantage to this method is that you have to jibe to make the circle, and in heavy weather this could be dangerous if not controlled properly.

WHEN YOU HAVE A CREW OVERBOARD SITUATION YOU SHOULD ALWAYS TREAT THE VICTIM FOR HYPOTHERMIA !

 

8.  NAVIGATION

RULES OF THE ROAD -  REVIEW

WHEN A PLEASURE BOAT ENTERS A SEPARATION ZONE, IT CAN CROSS IT, BUT ONLY AT A RIGHT ANGLE.  This keeps the boat in the shipping lane for a very short duration and allow quick passage, reducing the possibility of a collision with a large ship or commercial vessel.

In any navigational right of way situation, there is always a Stand-On Vessel  AND a Give Way Vessel

STAND ON VESSEL - Has the right of way, must maintain course and speed (unless a collision is imminent)

GIVE WAY VESSEL -  DOES NOT have the right of way, must slow down, and/or stay out of the way of the Stand On Vessel(s)

Right of way UNDER SAIL ONLY

  • When 2 boats are on OPPOSITE tacks - STARBOARD  tack has the right of way

  • When both boats are on SAME tack - downwind (LEEWARD) boat always has the right of way.

UNDER POWER:

  • A Sailboat (or any vessel) with its engine on is considered a power boat

  • When two powerboats meet head on, each should alter course to STARBOARD, and pass PORT SIDE  TO   PORT SIDE

POWER VS. POWER

  • The area to the right of each boat (112.5 degrees from bow) is the DANGER ZONE OF EVERY POWER BOAT.  You give way to boats in your DANGER zone  -  BOATS IN YOUR DANGER ZONE SEE YOUR RED NAVIGATION LIGHT AT NIGHT. RED MEANS STOP.

  • The area to the left of each boat (112.5 degrees from bow) is the SAFETY ZONE OF EVERY POWER BOAT.  You are the stand on vessel to boats in your SAFETY ZONE  -  BOATS IN YOUR DANGER ZONE SEE YOUR RED NAVIGATION LIGHT AT NIGHT. GREEN MEANS GO.

OVERTAKING (PASSING)

  • ANY vessel that is being overtaken (passed) is the STAND ON VESSEL (Right of way)

  • If you are passing....you must give way

POWER VS. SAIL

Sail generally has the right of way over power vessels, unless:

  • The power vessel is a tanker in a narrow channel (or the vessel is constrained by its draft)

  • The vessel is at anchor

  • The vessel is commercial fishing

  • The vessel is restricted in its ability to maneuver (ie: dredging, commercial fishing)

  • The vessel is adrift (not under command)

SAIL VS. SAIL

  • When on OPPOSITE TACK -   STARBOARD HAS RIGHT OF WAY (Stand on vessel)

  • When on SAME TACK -  LEEWARD BOAT HAS RIGHT OF WAY  (Stand on vessel)

 

9.  NAVIGATION

CHARTS - NAVIGATION, PLOTTING A COURSE, TAKING A FIX / BEARING, 

Charts -  Use a chart for navigating any waters that you are boating

**DISTANCE ON A NAUTICAL CHART IS MEASURED IN NAUTICAL MILES   (Statue mile X 1.15 = Nautical Mile)

**ONE MINUTE OF LATITUDE EQUALS ONE NAUTICAL MILE

 

    Latitude -  Measured North and South of the Equator (runs horizontally)

    Longitude - Measured East and West of the Prime Meridian (runs vertically)

On a Chart -  Water depth (feet/fathoms), bottom characteristics, aids to navigation (ATONS), navigational hazards, notes should be read to determine special characteristics of sailing area, danger areas, safe water areas.

 

PLOTTING A COURSE LINE

 

TAKING A FIX /  BEARING

You can use a hand bearing compass to take a fix.  Usually you want to get at least two fixes or better yet, three fixes to make sure you're fix is accurate.

 

DEAD RECKONING

Or.....Deduced reckoning.  You deduce your position based on regular tracking of your speed, distance and time, based on starting from a known position.  You can plot your DR positions as you make progress along your course.  You can use landmarks to be sure of your position as you continue.

 
10.  MAGNETIC COMPASS - Variation
Variation is the difference between MAGNETIC NORTH    &   TRUE NORTH

It changes depending on position on earth.

MAGNETIC SHIP'S COMPASS VS.  HAND BEARING COMPASS
 
 
11. ANCHORING

This is review:  

Overnight Anchoring  -    Scope of  7 to 1    (7 feet of rode to every one foot of water)

Overnight in Heavy Weather -   Scope of  10 to 1  (10 feet of rode to every one foot of water)

 

TYPES OF ANCHORS MOST COMMON - 

Danforth Plough
Used in Sand, mud, clay, sometimes hard mud Used in Rock, hard surface bottoms, weeds, sometimes hard mud
Is effective when flukes dig into ground deeper.  A danforth can be lighter than other anchors in relation to boat weight. Is effective on hooking rock, shank can turn without coming undone.  Can hook trip line on loop in order to help when retrieving.  Must be Very Heavy to be effective. 
Shank is the long portion leading up.  Flukes are the pointed edges on the right side of picture Shank is the long portion pointing up to the left, fluke is the pointy part at the bottom

 

Rode should consist of a portion of chain that is attached to the anchor, and the rest anchor line (rope, usually

3 strand line)

CHAIN -  acts as a shock absorber, keeps the rode from chafing on the bottom, and helps to keep the

anchor shank on the bottom

Always be sure the bitter end of the rode is attached to the boat before paying it out.

 

THIS IS NEW:

* NEVER STORE ANYTHING IN THE ANCHOR LOCKER EXCEPT FOR THE ANCHOR RODE * AND NEVER TRY TO PULL THE BOAT FORWARD OFF THE ANCHOR WITH THE ANCHOR WINDLASS

 

RAFTING -  When tying boats together and rafting, you should use more than one anchor in order to anchor safely.  ALWAYS USE ADDITIONAL SCOPE WHEN ANCHORING WHILE RAFTED.

 

When approaching the anchored boat in the dinghy, always approach from DOWNWIND.

 

THE ANCHORAGE - 

You must choose a safe place to anchor your boat if you want to ensure good holding and less dragging of the hook.  The first boat in the anchorage establishes the anchoring pattern.  ANCHORING IS PROHIBITED IN MARKED CHANNELS.  There are some very important factors to consider when choosing your anchorage. 

**You must have the following:

1.  Good holding ground (bottom characteristics)

2.  Sufficient room to swing (anchoring from the bow needs the most swinging room)  You don't want to swing into another boat or into the shore.

3.  Sufficient depth of water.  If you swing on the anchor you don't want to run aground

4.  You'll need a good sheltered area that will not pose the danger of a lee shore (where you could drift free and run into the shore from an on-shore wind)  You want to make sure that you are sheltered from waves and swells.

 

*IF DRAGGING ANCHOR - IMMEDIATELY INCREASE THE SCOPE*   If all else fails, re-set the anchor

 

VARIOUS ANCHORING CONFIGURATIONS -

There are chances that you could encounter emergencies while at anchor.  When entering an anchorage, you should follow the anchoring techniques of the other boats that are already anchored there.

TYPE HOW TO SET ANCHORS OTHER INFO
BOW ONLY Drop anchor from bow, drift back and/or use some reverse to help dig in anchor flukes Needs most swinging room
BOW & STERN First drop bow anchor, drift back extra distance to drop stern anchor, motor forward to set stern anchor making sure rode is adequate. Keeps boat in one place
BAHAMIAN MOOR Two anchors off the bow at 45 degree angle to each other.  Drop and set first anchor, and take other anchor out with dinghy, drop it to set, snub tightly on deck cleat. Allows swinging in case of drifting, other anchor will catch and hold
MEDITERRANEAN MOOR Drop a stern anchor, making sure of adequate rode, motor forward and secure bow to dock. Typical in the Med, uses less space for more boats, and allows for fewer piers to be built. Boats will need to have fenders on sides.
USING A BREAST ANCHOR  Drop anchor, move boat toward wall while paying out anchor rode.  You can tie a bridle from bow & stern or tie line to a mid-ship cleat to attach to anchor rode. NEVER SECURE THE ANCHOR LINE TO A STANCHION.  THIS COULD RIP THE STANCHION OFF OR MAKE IT WEAK FROM THE STRESS ON IT

 

12. ADVANCED MANEUVERING

more to come....

 

13.  FLAGS  -  Host and Home Country Flag Etiquette

NATIONAL FLAG - Flies from the stern

 

HOST COUNTRY FLAG -  Flies from the Starboard spreader

 

14. CHECKING IN AT FOREIGN PORTS

 

FOREIGN CHECK IN

The Captain must bring the ship's documents to the Custom's and/or Immigrations officer when checking in.  Captain only for first check in.

Customs/Immigration officials will need some form of Identification for everyone.  Perhaps a passport, driver license or visa of all crew members and captain - each port has different requirements so be sure to check before arrival and have all necessary paperwork.
You can arrive a port that is NOT a port of entry BUT the boat and crew are quarantined until the custom's boat arrives to check you in.  Additional fees may be required if it's not an official Port Of Entry, so it is recommended to always try to arrive to the official Port of Entry to avoid delays, fees or bad vibes with custom's officials.

 

15. WEATHER  p. 57

NOAA - (National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration) broadcasts weather updates 24 hours a day.  You should ALWAYS monitor weather before setting out on a trip or even an afternoon of boating.  Notice weather patterns approaching. Get wind changes, speed and direction as well as high/low pressure system info for 7-10 days.

 

OTHER SOURCES -  You can get up to date weather info from airports, online sources, weather channels on TV, radio and newspapers.  There's no good excuse not to get updated weather info as it's always readily available.

 

FOG -  Fog occurs when the DEW POINT  and the TEMPERATURE coincide.  Warmer, moist air from above the water turns to fog as it blows over the cooler land.  Morning fog usually burns off as the land warms.

DEW POINT -  A temp at which the air mass becomes saturated and invisible moisture condenses until it is visible

 

RADIATION FOG  p. 58 Occurs over land at night. Heat escapes from the earth into the clear sky cooling the ground. The ground cools the air directly above it when it is below its dew point and then FOG OCCURS.   Will NOT occur in periods of high wind because the wind mixes the air and prevents the creation of a cool layer close to the ground
ADVECTION FOG    p. 58 Develops in any season.  When warm, moist air moves over a surface cool enough to drop its temp below the dew point.
SEA BREEZE     p. 57 Land heats up, thermals are created as the cool air rushes in from over the water to fill up the space where the warm air rose over the land
LAND BREEZE  p. 57 The opposite of a Sea breeze -  Water is warmer and land cools below water temp, in the evening -  wind rushes toward the area where the warm air has lifted  to fill in where it was, creating a thermal

 

Navigating in Fog:

 

 

 

16.  EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Running Aground . p. 106 Options are to: Scull using the rudder, try to sail or motor off, heel using boom or an anchor from a halyard, kedge off with an anchor or get a tow.
Running Aground at low tide Check tide tables for next high tide. If boat is hard aground on a falling tide and must stay grounded overnight :  pad the side of the hull, drop an anchor in deeper water to stay in place when water comes up, close all hatches.
Leaks and Floods p. 110 For a serious leak you would first turn on all bilge pumps.  Then work to get crew involved, find the source of the leak and stop it by plugging it using whatever necessary, including soft wood plugs.
   
   

 

17. SKIPPER (CAPTAIN)  & CREW RESPONSIBILITIES

The skipper is ultimately responsible for the boat and the crew's safety regardless of if he/she is asleep, below decks or above decks.

 

When sailing on a charter a skipper/captain should be assigned, and will assume responsibility for the safety of boat and crew at all times.  With this responsibility is the job of assigning duties and making sure that everything is done correctly and safely.  It is the Captain's job to make decisions that will make for a safe passage, and it's the crew's responsibility to carry out the duties assigned by the Captain.   

 

It may sound very regimented and stern, but all in all, boating can involve dangers and if you sail around haphazardly without assigning a responsible person on board, you may pay the price with accidents, fines and perhaps lives if you aren't cautious.  During charters it's best that everyone actually have some things they are responsible for, even if it means that they are in charge of cooking and cleaning, it's still important that everyone know where they fit and what is expected of them.  If everyone gets involved, it makes for a fun and entertaining voyage.

 

 

18.DISTRESS SIGNALS -  from www.boatsafe.com

 

Red Star
Shells
Fog Horn
Continuous
Soundings
 
Flames on
A Vessel
Gun Fired at Intervals of One Minute
Orange
Background
Black Ball &
Square
SOS "Mayday"
by Radio
Parachute
Red Flare
Dye Marker
(any color)
Code Flags
November
Charlie
Square Flag
and Ball
Wave
Arms

Radio-
Telegraph
Alarm

Radio-
Telephone
Alarm

E.P.I.R.B.

Smoke

 

ADDITIONAL TIDBITS OF  INFORMATION:

Plastic cannot be dumped anywhere on planet Earth!

On a voyage, allow a minimum of between a quart and a gallon of drinking water per day while at sea
When docking in tidal areas, without a floating dock, be sure to use LONG dock lines
At night when a sailboat has on its steaming light (white light at spreaders shining forward at 225 degrees) it is known to be under power with its engine on
The Good Samaritan Act states that boaters are obligated to help other boaters in distress if it will not cause their vessel to be in danger.
NEVER FILE A FLOAT PLAN WITH THE COAST GUARD
Always ask permission to come aboard
 
 

 

SOME INFORMATIVE INFO ON HOW TO BAREBOAT CHARTER IN THE

ISLANDS AND AROUND THE WORLD

 

ALL ITEMS IN STUDY GUIDE WILL BE FOUND ON THE ASA 104 WRITTEN EXAM.  PLEASE BE SURE TO CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.  You can also use our fill in the blank study guide to help in preparation for the final written exam.  HAPPY AND SAFE SAILING !

 

 

   

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