Question 414 Deck Safety
70% to passIf your liferaft is to leeward of a fire on the water, you should FIRST _______________.
A
paddle away from the fire
B
get out of the raft and swim to safety
C
splash water over the liferaft to cool it
D
cut the line to the sea anchor
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) cut the line to the sea anchor. If your liferaft is to leeward (downwind) of a fire on the water, your priority should be to quickly remove the liferaft from the path of the fire. Cutting the line to the sea anchor will allow the liferaft to drift away from the fire, which is the fastest way to get to safety. The other options, such as paddling away or getting out of the raft, would be slower and less effective in an emergency situation where the fire is rapidly approaching.
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