ASA Risk Management & Mitigation 3

Question 1

During a passage, you notice a persistent lee shore ahead with building seas. What is the best risk management strategy?

Accepted Answer

Alter course well in advance to increase sea room away from the danger

Answer

Gaining sea room early, before conditions force action, is the cardinal rule when a lee shore threatens.

Question 2

A crewmember suffers a suspected broken arm after a jibing accident. What is the initial treatment priority?

Accepted Answer

Splint the arm with available materials and manage for shock

Answer

Immobilizing the fracture and monitoring for shock are first-aid priorities before deciding on evacuation.

Question 3

Which condition most increases the risk of hypothermia for a sailor in temperate waters?

Accepted Answer

Immersion in 65°F water while wearing cotton clothing

Answer

Cotton loses all insulating value when wet, and 65°F water conducts heat away from the body 25 times faster than air.

Question 4

What is the correct sequence for a Mayday call on VHF radio?

Accepted Answer

"Mayday" three times, vessel name three times, position, nature of distress, persons aboard, any other info

Answer

The ITU-standardized Mayday format starts with the distress word repeated three times, then vessel name three times, followed by position and situation details.

Question 5

What is the primary risk of sailing in reduced visibility without radar or AIS?

Accepted Answer

Inability to detect approaching vessels and collision risk

Answer

In fog or reduced visibility, collision with undetected vessels is the dominant risk for boats without electronic detection aids.

(ASA) American Sailing Association Certifications Practice Test

(ASA) American Sailing Association Certifications Practice Test

ASA Risk Management & Mitigation 3