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TEST YOUR BOATING KNOWLEDGE

Answer the following 15 questions and you will get a good indication of your boating/skipper knowledge. The questions are typical of questions which will be asked during the SAMSA exam.

We will show you the answers at the end of the quiz – allow a few seconds to calculate after you have submitted.

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1. Which organisation regulates water going vessels in South Africa?

 
 
 
 

2. When must a person have a skipper license for a boat or jet ski?

 
 
 
 

3. What is the minimum age for someone to get a leisure (non-commercial) skipper license?

 
 
 
 

4. According to law, when must a life-jacket be worn?
(Multi answers. Will get a minus for incorrect answer – so do not select all!)

 
 
 
 
 
 

5. What is a Certificate of Fitness (COF)?

 

 
 
 
 

6. What are the 3 basic requisites for a boat’s engine to work?
(Multi answers. Will get a minus for an incorrect answer – so do not select all!)

 
 
 
 
 

7. Select the advantages of correct trimming.
(Multi answers. Will get a minus for an incorrect answer – do not select all!)

 
 
 
 

8. What is the minimum number of  fire extinguishers a twin engine vessel should have on board?

 
 
 
 

9. In maritime terms, on which side of a vessel is starboard? 

 
 
 
 

10. What is the use of a “weak link” on an anchor?

 
 
 
 

11. What is the meaning of one blast from a vessel’s hooter?

 
 
 
 

12. In which direction will the compass needle point to when cruising South?

 
 
 
 

13. What is the built-in buoyancy requirements for a vessel on inland waters?

 
 
 
 

14. How much extra fuel should you have on board when going on a cruise?

 
 
 
 

15. What is a weather forecast?