i n d e x 319
clouds
forecasting from, 255–56
identification of, 254, 255
clove hitch, 246 –47
CO 2 fi refi ghting system or extinguishers,
165–66, 167
coastal boating
prioritizing piloting information, 77
weather information resources, 256
Coast Guard. See U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
cocked hat, 73
coiling down, 232
cold-water shock, 286–87
cold-water survival skills, 287– 89
collision avoidance
action steps to take, 134–35, 137
blind spots, 136–37
communication and, 137
drift bearings, 132–35
E.A.S.A. (early action, substantial action),
138–40
lookout, 136–37, 146–48
radar and, 146–47, 148
radar scope plotting, 148–52, 151
sectoring concept, 135 – 36 , 139–40
stern-towing tug, 140– 41
COLREGS (Collision Regulations),
- See also Navigation Rules for
International and U.S. Inland Waters
combination anchor rode, 230
communication. See also sound signals; VHF
radio communication
attracting attention, 146
bridge opening requests, 124–25
collision avoidance and, 137
distress calls, 311, 314–15
headsets, cordless, 127, 146
between navigator and spotlight operator, 127
during tacking, 200, 201
compass
adjusting, 39, 59–60
deviation, 36–39
lubber lines, 58
number to carry, 57
placement of, 37
sighting a bearing, 73
testing, 57–58
types of, 26
variation, 34–36, 37
zeroing, 58–60
compass bearings, 134
compass course (C), 34
“compass least, error east; compass best, error
west,” 39
compass rose, 35, 36
contour lines, 3, 46, 87
cooling system, 155 –58
corrosion, 163, 232
cotter pins, 180, 181
cotton rags, 282
course/courseline (C), 34, 37
course over ground (COG), 114– 15
course-to-steer (CTS) triangle, 115– 17
CQR anchor, 228
crew overboard procedures, 273–78, 274 , 275
crew safety, 278– 79
crew training for flood emergencies, 282
crossing vessels, 133–34, 135 – 36 , 139–40
cross swell, 264– 65
crow’s feet, 188
cruising, engine maintenance and, 164
cruising guides, 22–24
cumulonimbus clouds, 254
cumulus clouds, 254
cunningham, 188
current. See also tidal currents
course-to-steer (CTS) triangle, 115– 17
defined, 113
docking and undocking maneuvers, 215– 21
effect of and compensation for, 113– 15
Rule of 60 and, 87
tails (indicators), 207
Danforth anchor, 227 –28
danger, GPS highway to avoid, 90– 91
danger bearings, 84– 86 , 128–30, 129
danger symbols, 8 –11, 46
Dates of Latest Editions (DOLE), 19–20
daybeacons, 12
Daylight Savings Time (DST), 101,
103, 107
dead reckoning
hassle-free, ingredients for, 72– 74
plotting, golden rules for, 74–75
plotting symbols, 74
time, distance, and speed calculations,
71, 72–73
deck fill cap, 161
deck hardware, 180–81
degrees, minutes, and seconds, 28, 33
degrees, minutes, and tenths, 27–28, 33
Delta anchor, 229
demarcation lines, 142
depthsounder, 75–76
deviation, 36–39
dewatering pumps, 281–82, 283
diamond-shaped buoys, 11 – 12
diaphragm bilge pump, 281–82
diesel engines, 155 , 156
air system, 155 , 156 , 161–62
charging system, 155 , 156 , 162–64
cooling system, 155 –58
as dewatering pumps, 283
engineroom fires, 166–68
engine test and familiarization, 278
exhaust system, 155 , 156
fuel system, 155 , 156 , 159–61
lubrication system, 155 , 156 , 158–59
maintenance of, 154–55
manual shut down, 164–65, 166
runaway engine, 165–66
on sailboats, 154, 176