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Thursday 8 March 2007

Do you know your stuff? Number 1

It’s quiz time! Post your answers in comments, please.

1. What is the kingspoke?

2. What does the mnemonic ABC stand for, as used in first-aid?
3. If you skipper a borrowed or chartered yacht and want to fly a burgee, should you fly the owner’s burgee or your own?
4. Why do small boat parts come in funny shapes and on-board storage lockers even funnier?
5. You are about to enter Toronto Marina when you hear a continuous blast for about five seconds. What does this mean and what should you do?
6. What sort of fire extinguisher should you use on an electrical fire?
7. Which are most suitable for ocean passage planning: gnomonic or Mercator charts?

Answers will be posted Monday March 12

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