RYA Yachtmaster Seamanship 2

Question 1

What is a 'lee shore' and why is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

A shore onto which the wind is blowing, creating a risk of being driven ashore with limited ability to claw off

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A sheltered shore with calm water

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A shore with good landing facilities

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A shore facing east

Question 2

What is a 'jury rig' in seamanship?

Accepted Answer

A temporary sail plan fashioned from available materials when the main rig is damaged or lost

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A type of racing rig

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The original rig on a sailing vessel

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A rig used only in calm conditions

Question 3

When taking a tow, where should the tow line be secured on the vessel being towed?

Accepted Answer

To a strong point as close to the vessel's centre of buoyancy as possible, ideally using a bridle arrangement from both bows or the anchor windlass

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To the pushpit at the stern

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To the guardrails

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To the mast

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'tripping line' when anchoring?

Accepted Answer

A line attached to the crown of the anchor, used to free it if it becomes fouled on the seabed or in an obstruction

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To trip over crew members

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A spare anchor line

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A line used to secure fenders

Question 5

What is 'broaching' and how can it be prevented?

Accepted Answer

An uncontrolled turn broadside to the waves, usually when running, which can cause a knockdown — prevented by reducing sail, trailing warps, or deploying a drogue

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A cooking technique on board

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A method of entering harbour

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A sail repair technique

Question 6

What is the procedure for dealing with a fouled propeller at sea?

Accepted Answer

Stop the engine immediately, check for rope/debris around the prop, and if safe to do so, attempt to clear it using a knife — consider deploying sails for stability

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Increase engine revs to clear it

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Ignore it and continue motoring

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Call for immediate rescue