Mariner Quiz

The Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; and To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight

Schooner

a fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with two to seven masts and a foremast that is usually smaller than the other masts

Bowline

a knot used to make a single, strong loop

Stevedore's Knot

a knot used to prevent the end of a fall from running through the large swallow of a cargo block

Two Half Hitches

a quick and very reliable knot employed when making lines fast at a mooring

Cable-laid

a rope consists of three ropes, laid together into a larger rope.

Rule 2 - Responsibility

a rule may be departed from—that is, it may be disobeyed—only when circumstances of the case make it necessary to avoid immediate danger

Catboat/Sunfish

a sailboat that has one mast and one sail, has a pole mast straight up in the bow, and is easily handled by a single sailor

Sloop

a sailboat that has one mast and two sails

Ketch

a sailboat that has two mast, second mast is a bit smaller and is foword the rudder post or wheel

Yawl

a sailboat that has two masts, one is smaller and set aft the rudder post or wheel

Station Bill

a set of assigned duties for each crew member in the event of an emergency

Homemade Anchor

a simple anchor made by placing a large bolt in a No. 10 can and then filling the can with concrete, this is suitable only for a very small boat in calm waters

Clove Hitch

a simple, handy way to fasten a rope temporarily around a pile or spar

Cutter boat

a small, single-masted vessel that is fore and aft rigged with two or more headsails, the mast is set further back than a sloop, and carries a staysail directly in front of the mast that is set from the forestay

Plain-laid

a three-stranded rope, going right or left.

Grapnel Anchor

an anchor frequently used by small craft for temporary use, it has three or more flukes uplifted around the shank, it is a handy piece of equipment for retrieving gear lost overboard by dragging along the bottom

CQR (Plow) Anchor

an anchor without a stock so it rarely fouls, it has the ability to dig in again promptly even after a 180-degree change of direction of a boat at anchor caused by changes in the wind or tide, it is not stowed as easily as some of the other lightweight anchors

Gimbals

an arrangement of brackets that the compass bowl is mounted in

Navy (Stockless or patent) Anchor

anchor that has no stock and, therefore, is free of the danger of fouling the cable, effectiveness depends on its weight and the bottom conditions, this type of anchor is used on large ships that can handle and stow it efficiently, it is NOT effective for small craft

Hawser

any rope 5 inches or more in circumference, such ropes are used for towing vessels, making fast alongside wharves, warping, etc

Compass Deviation

compass error caused by the inherent magnetism of iron and steel in a boat

French (Double) Bowline

creates two nonslip loops used for hoisting, lowering, etc

US flag is worn beyond repair

destroy it privately by burning

Mayday

distress - loss of life, serious illness or injury, or loss of the vessel is possible

Rolling Hitch

effective hitch when a pull is to be resisted along the length of a spar, it is only effective for a steady pull, slacking and jerking are liable to loosen it

Class C Fire

electrical fires involving wiring, fuse boxes, circuit breakers, machinery, and appliances

Rule 7 - Risk of Collision

every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstance and conditions to determine if a risk of collision exists, including the use of radar equipment if installed and operational, if there is any doubt, such risk shall be deemed to exist, assumptions shall not be made on the basis of scanty information, especially scanty radar information

Class A Fire

fires involveing ordinary combustibles such as wood, fabric, paper, rubber, and other common materials that burn easily

Class D Fire

fires involving combustible metals such as magnesium, aluminum, lithium, and other metals or metal dust

Class B Fire

fires involving flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, grease, tar, oil-based paint, lacquer, and flammable gas

Type III PFD

flotation aids, some are "trimmed down" back and chest and some are inflatable, the vest type covers your chest but has no neck support, some inflatables inflate automatically when a person goes into the water, others must be manually inflated, inflatables must be worn to count toward the number of life jackets on board, acceptable in Scouting Aquatics

Mushroom Anchor

it is standard for permanent moorings, in heavy weights, it has excellent holding power, it has a cast-iron bowl at the end of the shank

Sea (Drogue) Anchor

it is used to stabilize a boat in heavy weather by providing drag and slowing the vessel, it does not attach to the sea bottom and acts as a brake by pulling large amounts of water along as the boat moves forward to counter the effects of high winds

Type II PFD

near shore "buoyant vests", useful on lakes and bays, required to float a person in an upright, slightly backward position to keep his or her face out of the water if unconscious, acceptable in Scouting Aquatics

Type I PFD

offshore life jackets are designed to provide protection and flotation for extended periods in the sea, acceptable in Scouting Aquatics

God (mast) then Country (stern)

order that you must salute as a sign of respect when boarding a landship

Catch

placing the blades in the water ready to pull

Channels 68, 69, 71, 72, 78

pleasure boat working channels

I SPELL

radio pro-word that means "I am spelling in phonetic words"

OUT

radio pro-word that means "I have finished talking and I expect no reply"

ROGER

radio pro-word that means "I understand"

WILCO

radio pro-word that means "I will comply"

OVER

radio pro-word that means "It is your turn to talk"

SAY AGAIN

radio pro-word that means "Please repeat your last transmission"

Feather

raising the blades and turning them flat

Security (SAY-CURITAY)

safety message - used to report hazard to navigation, buoy off station, extreme weather, etc.

Scope of 10 to 1

scope that should be used in stormy weather

Scope of 5 to 1

scope that should only be used in very calm water

Dory

small boat designed for the open sea

Punts and Skiffs

small boats designed for smooth and sheltered water

Type V PFD

special-use jackets designed for specific water activities, they can be used instead of other types of life jackets only if they are used according to the approved condition listed on the label

Pull

sweeping the blades aft to give headway

Recover

swinging the oars to the position of catch

Sound the alarm, pass the word loud and clear

the FIRST duty to be carried out in a man overboard, fire or collision situation

Prepare to abandon ship if necessary

the LAST procedure you would prepare to execute in the event of a fire or other emergency

Stern

the back of the boat

Keel

the backbone of the boat, the basic support extending from bow to stern

Hull

the boat's main body or outer shell

Heart

the center of a rope

Channel 22

the coast Guard working channel

Draft

the depth of a hull from the waterline to the lowest part of the keel

Compass Variation

the difference between true north and magnetic north

Freeboard

the distance between the waterline and the main deck or gunwale

Apprentice Rank

the first sea scout rank, the patch has one stripe

Quartermaster Rank

the fourth and highest sea scout rank

Bow

the front of the boat

Port

the left side of the boat if you are looking toward the bow

6 Side boys

the number of side boys posted when the AREA boards a land ship

4 Side boys

the number of side boys posted when the COUNSEL boards a land ship

8 Side boys

the number of side boys posted when the NATIONAL boards the land ship

2 Side boys

the number of side boys posted when the SKIPPER boards the land ship

Rule 13 - Overtaking

the overtaking vessel is required to keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken, power-driven vessels should keep to the starboard side of narrow channels, if a vessel is in any doubt as to whether she is overtaking another, she should assume this is the case and behave accordingly

Scope of 7 to 1

the prefered scope when anchoring that is usually considered safe

Starboard

the right side of the boat if you are looking toward the bow

Ordinary Rank

the second sea scout rank, the patch has two strips

Overhand Knot

the smallest and simplest of knots and the start of bigger ones, it can be an effective stopper, but will jam when pulled too tight

Coil

the standard method of preparing rope for shipment, it is usually 200 fathoms in length (1,200 feet)

Able Rank

the third sea scout rank, the patch has three stripes

Danforth Anchor

this anchor design produces strong holding power because of thin large flukes that heavy strains bury deeply, instead of a stock through the head of the anchor it has a round rod through the crown that prevents the anchor from rolling, can be equally adapt-able to large or small craft

Northill Anchor

this anchor is light and relatively efficient, it has a stock at the crown instead of at the ring end, adding to the anchor's holding power when the flukes are buried, the arms are at right angles to the shank and the broad flukes are set at a carefully engineered angle to ensure a quick bite into the bottom

Cleat Hitch

this hitch is a turn secured to a cleat with figure eights and is locked in place with a half hitch

Sheet (Becket) Bend

this is used for securing a small rope to the bight of a larger rope

Bowline on a Bight

this knot increases the strength of a bowline and makes several loops for various purposes

Figure Eight Knot

this knot is easily untied and gentle to fiber, it is the best knot for keeping a rope end from running through a fairlead or block

Square Knot

this knot is used to tie the reef points when reefing a sail, often tied as a slipped hitch to permit a rapid release (never use this knot to join two lines, it would be unreliable), unless this knot is tied carefully, you will come up with a worthless granny knot

Type IV PFD

throwable devices that must be carried on boats over 16 feet in length

Pan Pan (PAHN PAHN)

urgent - safety of the vessel or person is in jeopardy, loss of life or property is not likely, but help is needed

Channel 16

used for emergency (Mayday) hail; hail Coast Guard

Channel 09

used for primary hail (call), and monitor (listen)

Channel 06

used for safety messages, ship to ship

Pulling and Powered Surfboats

used for saving lives in heavy seas

Carrick Bend

used in bending together hawsers, as in towing, the last gives an easy connection, distributing the stress along the fibers of the rope

Pram and Dinghy

used to carry people and gear from shore to larger boats in sheltered anchorages

Channel 13

used to hail commercial vessels and drawbridge tenders on low power

Channels 24, 25, 26, 27, 28

used to hail marine operator; phone calls

Timber Hitch

useful when lowering or hoisting a spar or pole

Rule 5 - Lookout

"Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision."

The Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent

The Sea Promise

As a Sea Scout I promise to do my best: • To guard against water accidents • To know the location and proper use of the lifesaving devices on every boat I board • To be prepared to render aid to those in need • To seek to preserve the motto of the sea: Women and Children First