Yachtmaster theory questions, answered
Short answers with the rule behind each one, and a quick quiz to check it stuck.
- Port tack or starboard tack: who gives way?
- What shape and lights does a vessel at anchor show?
- When do you show a cone when motor sailing?
- What lights does a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre show?
- What lights does a vessel not under command show?
- What lights does a fishing vessel show at night?
- What does a yellow X topmark mean?
- What does an isolated danger mark look like?
- What does a safe water mark mean?
- How many blasts to overtake on the port side?
- What does five short blasts mean?
- What does a black cylinder mean on a ship?
- What lights does a vessel aground show?
- What lights does a vessel towing show?
- What lights does a pilot boat show?
- What is a cocked hat in navigation?
- What is a secondary port?
- What does it mean when isobars are close together?