Trip Planning self test

As part of your trip you should ensure:

• Your boat is suitable for the trip

• The weather and tides are favorable

• That all your safety gear and extras are on board, in good shape and in reach

• All of the above

The recommended additional fuel to carry is:

• 100% more than you expect to use

• 50% more than you expect to use

• 20% more than you expect to use

• 10% more than you expect to use

What is the most up to date and reliable source of Weather information

• Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)

• The TV news

• The newspaper

• AM/FM Radio

Which of the following wind warnings indicates that the average wind speed is expected to be 25-33knots

• Strong wind warning

• Gale warning

• Storm warning

• Sea breeze

On which occasion should you inform people of your travel plans including the departure and return time of your boat trip?

• Whenever bad weather is forecast

• If travelling overnight

• On every occasion

• When you go boating alone

When loading a vessel with passengers and equipment you should

• Distribute the load evenly in the vessel

• Ensure adequate freeboard for the prevailing weather conditions and unexpected deterioration of the weather conditions

• Restrict passengers to the recommended limit

• All of the answers

If a vessel is full of water and has basic flotation it will:

• Sink straight away

• Have enough flotation to prevent the boat and its maximum load from sinking

• Take 3 hours to sink

• Stay well above the water

Which of the following might be may be signs of bad weather?

• Wind shifts

• Increases in swell

• Cloud build up

• All of the answers