RYA Yachtmaster Pilotage & Harbour Entry

Question 1

What is a transit in the context of coastal pilotage?

Accepted Answer

Two fixed objects kept in line to indicate the vessel is on a safe course

Answer

A transit consists of two fixed objects that, when kept in line, confirm the vessel is on a specific track or safe approach course.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a clearing bearing when entering a harbour?

Accepted Answer

To define a limit that keeps the vessel on the safe side of a hazard

Answer

A clearing bearing is a bearing maintained as a minimum or maximum that keeps the vessel clear of a specific hazard.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a pilotage plan?

Accepted Answer

Engine hour meter readings

Answer

Engine hour meter readings are maintenance data with no navigational use in a pilotage plan, which focuses on safe navigation through confined waters.

Question 4

A vessel approaches a harbour entrance and the sector light shows red. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Alter course until the white sector of the light becomes visible

Answer

A red sector on a harbour light indicates the vessel is off the safe line; the skipper must alter course until the white (safe) sector is visible.

Question 5

A skipper needs to maintain a straight track through a harbour entrance despite a beam tidal stream. This technique of angling into the tide is known as:

Accepted Answer

Crabbing (ferry gliding)

Answer

Crabbing (ferry gliding) involves steering into the tidal stream at an angle so the combined effect results in the desired track made good.

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RYA Yachtmaster Pilotage & Harbour Entry