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ASA 106
Sailing Knowledge 1.) Describe the theory of True and Apparent wind. 2.) Describe the theory of sailing using force diagrams. Graphically find the center of effort and the center of resistance of sails and keel respectively. 3.) Describe with the aid of diagrams the causes of lee and weather helm and the methods of correcting them. Include the reasons for preference of slight weather helm, sail selection (including full and reefed sails), mast position and mast rake. 4.) Describe sail shapes and sail interactions as needed for different wind strengths and points of sail. Describe the effects of sail shape and sail interactions when adjusting the following: Luff Tension, Leech Line, Backstay Tension, Mainsheet, Outhaul, Boomvang, Jib Fairleads, Traveler, Downhaul, Cunningham, Jib Sheet Tension Weather 5.) Identify how to use a barometer and a thermometer either singly or together to assist in predicting weather. 6.) Describe cirrus, cirrostratus, alto cumulus, stratocumulus, cumulonimbus and cumulus clouds and the weather expected to be associated with each. 7.) Describe local weather in relation to thermal winds and prevailing winds. 8.) Describe three sources of weather information available to yachtsmen in the U.S. Seamanship 9.) Describe the proper selection of sails on a given boat for all weather conditions and give reasons for the selection made. 10.) Describe the appropriate heavy weather precautions for the boat selected and describe how they are carried out. Include sail changes, use of special equipment (safety harness, sea anchor), doubling up on gear, special checks in areas liable to chafe, stowage of equipment (above and below decks), additional check on condition of bilge, special arrangements for towing dinghy/tender (if used), problems of fatigue, selection of clothing, and the need of at least two on deck at all times. 11.) Describe all steps to be taken by a skipper and crew for ‘heaving to’ and ‘lying ahull’. 12.) Describe the methods of rafting at anchor and the possible problems with day and night time rafting. 13.) Describe how to prevent the tender/dinghy from riding up and bumping the vessel’s hull while anchored at night. 14.) Describe step by step how to secure a boat overnight with one anchor and the stern made fast to the shore or dock. 15.) Describe two methods of using a second anchor to reduce swinging. 16.) Describe 4 methods of recovering an anchor which is fouled on the bottom. 17.) Describe when and how to use a trip line and an anchor buoy. 18.) Describe when and how to set an anchor watch and the responsibilities of such watch. 19.) Describe how to:
20.) List from memory the visual distress signals listed in the applicable U.S. Coast Guard publications. 21.) Describe how the boat should be handled and what actions should be taken when the following emergencies occur while
under sail.
22.) Describe how the boat should be handled and what remedial action should be taken when the following emergencies
occur while under power.
23.) State the fuel tank capacity and range of the selected boat and factors that could affect its range. 24.) State the water tank capacity on your boat and the minimum water requirements. 25.) Describe the skippers responsibilities and actions for the following common courtesies and customs of yachtsmen:
26.) List the documents required and the procedures followed when leaving and entering the U.S. territorial waters. Engineering 27.) Describe and demonstrate the appropriate corrective measures for the following common engine problems as applicable to the boat selected:
28.) Describe when and how to carry out an oil change in the engine selected. 29.) Describe the minimum preseason maintenance and checks given to the following:
Safety 30.) Describe recommended permanent and temporary installation of grounding for lightning. 31.) State the factors you would consider before allowing anyone to go swimming while the boat is at anchor. 32.) State the danger of overhead power lines. 33.) Describe the uses, capabilities and limitations of a portable radar reflector. Sailing Skills 34.) Act as helmsman and demonstrate the proper techniques of beating, reaching, running, tacking, jibing, heading up, heading down (bearing away) and luffing in approximately 20 knots of wind. 35.) Work to weather to best advantage using wind shifts, tides and local geography. 36.) Sail a compass course (within 10 degrees) with sails trimmed. 37.) Demonstrate correct methods of towing a dinghy. 38.) Properly carry out nighttime man overboard procedures. 39.) Demonstrate the correct procedures for hoisting, setting, trimming, jibing, dousing and packing a spinnaker. (spinnaker work is optional) 40.) Anchor, weigh anchor, pick up and cast off moorings while acting as helmsman/crew. 41.) Demonstrate how to take a sounding using two different methods. 42.) Stand a navigation watch during a passage of about 20 miles by night and 20 miles by day and demonstrate all of the skills required for the ASA Coastal Navigation Standard. ASA 106 Study Guide Answer all the ASA 106 Standards in our concise and easy to understand ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising Study Guide. We provide you with everything you need to know to easily pass your ASA 106 written examination without spending hours of cramming. Our ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising Study Guide is available in two formats, PDF or printed soft cover as shown above. If you order our soft cover ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Crusing Study Guide we will also email you our PDF version at no additional charge.
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