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Considerate Boater Quiz

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Try the "light-hearted" Considerate Boater Quiz?

  1. When meeting a boat at a bridge hole, who usually has priority to go through first?
    The longest boat.
    The fastest boat.
    The boat nearest the bridge hole.

  2. What are Water Points primarily used for....?
    Taking on water.
    Washing your boat.
    Mooring while you go to nearby shops.

  3. Winding Holes are used for....?
    Overnight Mooring.
    Turning.
    Measuring the wind speed if you don't have an anemometer.

  4. When two boats approach a lock from the opposite direction, who has priority?
    The boat nearest the lock.
    The boat going downhill.
    The boat that has the lock set in their favour.

  5. The normal speed limit on UK canals is?
    4 MPH
    6 MPH
    8 MPH

  6. When meeting a boat you should normally pass....?
    Starboard side to Starboard, (right side to right side).
    Port to Port, (left side to left side)
    Any side you like. Try to keep the other boat guessing until the last minute.

  7. Disabled mooring is for....?
    Boaters qualifying for disabled access.
    Anybody after 6.00pm
    Anybody who doesn't feel like walking to the pub.

  8. When approaching anglers you should....?
    Speed up to wash the fish to the side of the canal making them easier to catch.
    Blast your horn to let them know you are coming through.
    Slow down to tickover and watch for the angler's signals.

  9. When passing moored boats you should....?
    Go as fast as possible to test their mooring lines.
    Slow the engine to tickover well before reaching the moored boat.
    Keep as close to them as possible.

  10. When mooring you should....?
    Moor as close as possible to bridges and bends.
    Moor with consideration for all other waterway users.
    Ignore all NO mooring signs as they apply to BW employees only.

Thank you for taking part in the Considerate Boater Quiz. Good Luck.