Boating

When heading upstream or upriver and returning from sea, mariners should keep a red channel marker to their ____ side.

• right

• left

• east

• west

A non-lateral or regulatory marker with an orange diamond indicates:

• An exclusion off limits area

• A controlled speed area

• Information to mariners

• A hazardous or danger area

A non-lateral or regulatory marker with an orange diamond with a cross indicates:

• An exclusion off limits area

• A controlled speed area

• Information to mariners

• A hazardous or danger area

A non-lateral or regulatory marker with an orange square indicates:

• An exclusion off limits area

• A controlled speed area

• Information to mariners

• A hazardous or danger area

Yellow marker buoys can have multiple purposes. Which of the following is another purpose for a yellow buoy?

• Channel markers

• Slow speed areas

• Weather sensing

• Fishing zones

When using a compass to stay on course, you should keep your heading line on your intended _____ of direction

• reciprical

• bow

• speed

• degree

What is the compass heading displayed on the compass?

• 224°

• 203°

• 205°

• 217°

If the compass reads 38°, what is the reciprocal course to return in the opposite direction?

• 142°

• 208°

• 218°

• 228°

What marine radio channel is for emergency or in-distress situations to call for help from the USCG or other mariners?

• 13

• 16

• 9

• 27

What is NOT and advantage of a handheld marine radio?

• Portability

• Affordability

• Transmission Range

• Floatation