Sportsman's Quiz

1. How many Personal Floatation Devices (PFD's) are required to be on a boat?
a) Depends on the type of boat.
b) One for each person.
c) One for each person who cannot swim.
d) Only required for people swimming or skiing.

2. Which of the following things should you do before going fishing?
a) Check the weather forecast.
b) Tell someone where you are going, and when you will be back.
c) Make sure you bring the beer.
d) Both A and B.

3. If you have never fallen overboard, consider yourself lucky! Which of the following are ways to avoid falling overboard?
a) Stand up straight when you move around the boat.
b) Leave gear that you need on deck.
c) Stay as low and as centered in the boat as possible.
d) Make sure everyone fishes from the same side of the boat.

4. If you see someone fall overboard, what should you do?
a) Throw them a float and/or a line.
b) Immediately jump in after them.
c) Make sure you are low in the boat before you pull them in.
d) Both A and C.

5. Which of the following could be considered important gear to bring on your boating trip?
a) A first aid kit.
b) A cooler full of beer.
c) Extra fuel and water.
d) Both A and C.