Question 1380 Deck Safety
70% to passIf the coxswain of your lifeboat gives the command "Hold water" you should _______________.
A
dip the blade of your oar into the water vertically and hold it perpendicular to the keel line
B
complete the stroke, raise your oar slightly, swinging the oar slightly forward, and place it in the boat
C
complete the stroke and hold the oar out of the water
D
lift the oar in a vertical position
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) dip the blade of your oar into the water vertically and hold it perpendicular to the keel line. When the coxswain gives the command "Hold water," the expected response is to dip the oar vertically into the water and hold it perpendicular to the keel line. This action serves to stop the forward movement of the lifeboat and maintain its position in the water. The other options, such as completing the stroke and raising the oar out of the water, would not effectively hold the boat's position as required by the coxswain's command.
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