Ship Driver Etiquette for Ship Drivers 5

Question 1

What flag etiquette applies to flying the national ensign on a recreational vessel?

Accepted Answer

Display it properly at the stern and lower it at sunset

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Fly it upside down for style

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Fly it only during races

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Never fly any flag

Question 2

What is the courteous way to handle trash and waste while boating?

Accepted Answer

Pack it out and dispose of it properly ashore

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Toss it overboard if biodegradable

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Burn it on deck

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Leave it at the next dock for others

Question 3

How should a ship driver treat swimmers and divers in the water?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and give a wide berth, watching for dive flags

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Pass close to thrill them

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Ignore dive flags

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Sound the horn to scare them

Question 4

What is proper VHF radio etiquette during routine communication?

Accepted Answer

Keep transmissions brief, clear, and free of foul language

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Use profanity freely

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Talk over other stations

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Use the radio for long personal chats

Question 5

What is courteous behavior when you encounter a sailing vessel under sail while you are under power?

Accepted Answer

Generally keep clear, as the sailing vessel is less maneuverable

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Hold course and make them tack

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Pass through their wind

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Demand they start their engine

Question 6

What is the polite practice when borrowing or returning a mooring ball that isn't yours?

Accepted Answer

Confirm it's available or rent it, and vacate when the owner returns

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Take any empty mooring without question

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Cut another boat's mooring line

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Claim ownership of it

Question 7

How should you acknowledge other boaters you pass on the water in a friendly manner?

Accepted Answer

Offer a friendly wave, the traditional boater's greeting

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Stare straight ahead

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Rev your engine at them

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Block their path