TRIVIA ARCHIVE
2-19-00 to 9-23-00

Week beginning 23 September, 2000 -

"Which of the following has the most buoyancy when totally submerged in sea water: (a) a wooden sphere 4 inches in diameter, (2) a spherical rubber balloon 4 inches in diameter filled with sea water, or (3) a brass sphere 4 inches in diameter?"

Answer: Archimedes said that a body immersed in a fluid is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the displaced fluid. Since the weight of the displaced sea water in this problem is the same in each case (each sphere has a diameter of 4 inches), they are equally buoyant.

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Wet Spot of Buffalo, NY
Peirce of Seattle, WA
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Harry D. of Isle of Palms, SC
Nancy B. of Port Clinton, OH
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
John S. of Charleston, SC
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Mike of Portland, OR
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Dave D. of Oswego, IL
Capt. Tristan of Long Island, NY

Week beginning 16 September, 2000 -

"What is considered the maximum safe docking speed for a vessel exceeding 100,000 dead weight tons?" (Must be "reasonably" close.)

Answer: .2 -.5 ft./second, or about .16 knot

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Terry M. of Sarasota, FL
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Peirce of Seattle, WA
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Capt. Tristan of Long Island, NY
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
John S. of Charleston, SC
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD

Week beginning 9 September, 2000 -

"What do Carol, Diane, and Joan have in common with Yasi, Atu, and Drena?"

Answer: They are all names of Tropical Storms

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
John S. of Charleston, SC
Harry D. of Isle of Palms, SC
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
YukonB of Woodstock, NY
Terry M. of Sarasota, FL
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Peirce of Seattle, WA
Nancy B. of Port Clinton, OH
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Mark R. of Mt. Pleasant, SC

Nighthawk of Lake Murray, SC (The Newest "Hall of Famer!)
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Bob of Saipan, CNMI
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT

Bob K. of John's Island, SC (Another new Hall of Famer!)
Jim W. of Port Clinton, OH
Harold of Osprey, NC
Ron of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Jerry T. of Cadiz, KY

Week beginning 2 September, 2000 -

"The Navigation Rules specify that for a light to meet a requirement of visibility of 4 nautical miles, it must have a minimum luminous intensity of ____ candelas."

Answer: 27 Candelas

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
John S. of Charleston, SC
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Terry M. of Sarasota, FL
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Jerry T. of Cadiz, KY
Peirce of Seattle, WA

TC2 Zap of CG Station Charleston, SC (Our Newest Hall of Famer!)
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Nighthawk of Lake Murray, SC
Harry D. of Isle of Palms, SC
Caleb D. of USCG Station Erie, PA
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Mark R. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Bobbye P. of Whiteville, NC
Bob K. of John's Island, SC
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Jim W. of Port Clinton, OH
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Bob of Saipan, CNMI
Jim S. of Lexington, SC
Tom of Mooresville, IN

"What does this National Weather Service Symbol signify?"
or

Answer: Wind 48-52 knots from the west.

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Terry M. of Sarasota, FL
John S. of Charleston, SC
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Peirce of Seattle, WA
Bob of Saipan, CNMI
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Mark R. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Harry D. of Isle of Palms, SC
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Jim W. of Port Clinton, OH

Week beginning 19 August, 2000 -

"Class A and Class B EPIRBS should be checked once a month during the boating season. When during the day is it permissible to conduct this test?"

Answer: In the first five minutes of any hour.
(Info)

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
John S. of Charleston, SC
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Harry D. of Isle of Palms, SC

Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC Bob's 100th Win! Our Newest Centurion!
Nancy B. of Port Clinton, OH
Peirce of Seattle, WA
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Terry M. of Sarasota, FL
Bob of Saipan, CNMI
TC2 Zap of CG Charleston, SC
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Mark R. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Dave D. of Oswego, IL
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Nighthawk of Chapin, SC

Week beginning 12 August, 2000 -

"What is the difference in the U. S. Coast Guard's signal mirror equipment requirement between a BA and an IBA?"

Answer: There is no CG signal mirror requirement for a "Bouyant Apparatus", but an "Inflatible Bouyant Apparatus" must have at least one signal mirror aboard.

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
John S. of Charleston, SC
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN

Week beginning 5 August, 2000 -

"Mileage indicators on charts of the Mississippi River show distances along the path of greatest surface velocity and deepest flow. This path is called the channel _______."

Answer: Thalweg (read about it)

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
John S. of Charleston, SC
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH

Week beginning 29 July, 2000 -

"What is the name given to the network of latitude and longitude grid lines upon which a nautical chart is drawn?" (Compliments of Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ)

Answer: The network of grid lines is called a "graticule".

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
John S. of Charleston, SC
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC

Mark R. of Mt. Pleasant, SC (Newest "Hall of Famer")
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Peirce of Seattle, WA
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT

Week beginning 22 July, 2000 -

"A passenger is thrown from your boat as you travel across the water at 30 knots. You continue on at that speed for 20 seconds more. How far away from your man-overboard will you be, in feet?"

Answer: Around 1,013 feet.
30 kn x .005556 hrs =.16668 miles
.16668 miles is 1,012.77 feet

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
John S. of Charleston, SC
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
TC2 Zap of Charleston, SC
Terry M. of Sarasota, FL
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Peirce of Seattle, WA
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Bob C. of Chesterton, MD
Caleb D. of USCG Station Erie, PA
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Jim W. of Port Clinton, OH
Mark R. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Dave D. of Oswego, IL
Captain Don of Portland, OR
Shellback Bob A. of Atlanta, GA

Week beginning 15 July, 2000 -

"Convert 38°35'24" to a decimal...(38._ _°)"

Answer: 38.59° (35'24" = 35.4', and 35.4'/60 = .59°)

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Nancy B. of Port Clinton, OH

John S. of Charleston, SC John's 150th Correct Answer!
Harry D. of Isle of Palms, SC
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Peirce of Seattle, WA
Beejay of Darwin, Australia
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Bob C. of Chesterton, MD
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Bob of Saipan, CNMI
Jim W. of Port Clinton, OH
Dave D. of Oswego, IL
Ben of Richmond, VA
Mark R. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Shellback Bob of Atlanta, GA
Gordon G. of Halifax, NS

Week beginning 8 July, 2000 -

"What affect does an opposing current have on (1) wave length, and (2) wave height?"

Answer: Decreases wave length, and increases wave height.

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
John S. of Charleston, SC
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Harry D. of Isle of Palms, SC
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Bob of Saipan, CNMI
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Peirce of Seattle, WA
Bob E. of Redcliffe, Australia
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Beejay of Darwin, Australia
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Caleb D. of USCG Station Erie, PA

Week beginning 1 July, 2000 -

"What will likely be the state of the sea for a Captain navigating in a high wind accompanied by heavy hail?"

Answer: The sea state will calm. Hail, like rain, has a damping effect on the surface of the sea.

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
John S. of Charleston, SC
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT

Ben C. of Richmond, VA Our Newest Hall of Famer!
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Wet Spot of Buffalo, NY
Capt. Shaun of Fort Washington, PA

Week beginning 24 June, 2000 -

"For you seafaring movie buffs, here's a threesome. Name the ships that:
1. Brought King Kong from Skull Island to NYC. (not the book, the movie)
2. Was Jean LaFitte's pirate ship in "The Buccaneer".

3. Humphrey Bogart takes over from Edward G. Robinson in "Key Largo".

Answer: Venture, Vulcan, and Santana
(The Trivia Encyclopedia, Worth, Brooke House, 1974)

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:

Yukon B. of Woodstock, NY (Congratulations on your 50th Trivia Win!)
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
John S. of Charleston, SC
Shellback Bob A. of Atlanta, GA

Week beginning 17 June, 2000 -

"In nautical terms, we refer to a block or string of boat slips as a Marina. But what name could be given to just TWO boat slips sitting side by side on a shoreline?"

Contributed by John S. of Charleston, SC

Answer: It's a 'paradox'.

(And if that isn't enough, two other clever submissions that made me smile...pier-o-ette, and dock line)

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
John S. of Charleston, SC
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT

Week beginning 10 June, 2000 -

"Getting a tatoo has been a popular pastime of sailors over the ages, and in fact has again become somewhat trendy. But military tatoos were used originally for a much more practical purpose than vowing affection to the sweetheart back home. Why were they used?"

Answer: Evidence of military tatooing dates back to 1066, and the Battle of Hastings. The soldiers were tatooed for identification in the same way dog tags are used today. It also came in handy for identifying deserters.

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
John S. of Charleston, SC
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC

Peirce of Seattle, WA (Our Newest Hall of Famer!)
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Spacesaverbob of Burlington, ONT
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Caleb D. of USCG Station Erie, PA
YukonB of Woodstock, NY
Gil F. of Linwood, NJ
David D. of Oswego, IL
Gouldi of Ulverstone, Australia

Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD Our New Centurion with his 100th Correct Trivia Answer!

Week beginning 3 June, 2000 -

"Interpret the weather-rhyme,
'Long foretold, long last,
Short notice, soon past'."

Answer: A steady fall in pressure over a long period indicates a long period of bad weather, but a rapid fall indicates that, though the weather will most likely be severe, it will also likely be of short duration.

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
John S. of Charleston, SC
Nancy B. of Port Clinton, OH
Caleb D. of USCG Station Erie, PA
Ben of Richmond, VA
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Terry M. of Sarasota, FL
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Peirce of Seattle, WA
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Bob of Saipan, CNMI
Yukon B. of Woodstock, NY
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Gil F. of Linwood, NJ
Dave D. of Oswego, IL
Gouldi of Ulverstone, Australia
Bob C. of Chestertown, MD

Week beginning 27 May, 2000 -

"In the poem,Wynken, Blynken, and Nod, what two lines would lead you to conclude that the three might have seen RED buoys off the port side of their wooden shoe as they began their journey?"

Answer: "Sailed on a river of crystal light
Into a sea of dew."
Using the concept of "Red Right Returning", they were going toward the sea, and therefore the red markers would have been on their left, or port, side.

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
John S. of Charleston, SC
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Terry M. of Sarasota, FL
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Gil F. of Linwood, NJ
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Bob C. of Chestertown, MD
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Caleb D. of CG Station Erie, PA
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Ken K. of Charleston, SC
Harry D. of Isle of Palms, SC
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Dave D. of Oswego, IL
Jim W. of Port Clinton, OH
Capt. Tristan of Long Island, NY
Yukon B. of Woodstock, NY

Week beginning 20 May, 2000 -

"You quickly change direction 90 degrees, and your compass card moves uniformly through the turn and steadies quickly on your new heading. Your compass card is said to be ______-______."

Answer: Dead-beat see Chapmans

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
John S. of Charleston, SC
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Nancy B. of Port Clinton, OH
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC

Week beginning 14 May, 2000 -

"If your 19 foot-long boat did not have a capacity plate, what formula should you use as a guideline to determine the person capacity of your boat?"

Answer: Length X Width, divided by 15
(This is a rough estimate, and would be considered safe in ideal conditions.)

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
John S. of Charleston, SC
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Yukon B. of Woodstock, NY
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Terry M. of Sarasota, FL
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Gil F. of Linwood, NJ
Bob C. of Chestertown, MD
Capt. Shaun of Port Washington, PA
Dave D. of Oswego, IL
Jim W. of Port Clinton, OH
Capt. Tristan of Long Island, NY
Nancy B. of Port Clinton, OH

Week beginning 6 May, 2000 -

"Most boaters know that a Type I PFD has a minimum buoyancy rating of 22 pounds. We also know that wearer's usually weigh much more than 22 lbs. So, how much "force" or "effort" must be exerted to hold a Type I PFD under water?"

Answer: 22 lbs.

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
John S. of Charleston, SC
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Capt. Shaun of Fort Washington, PA
Caleb D. of USCG Station Erie, PA (Our newest member of the Trivia Hall of Fame!)
Wet Spot of Buffalo, NY
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Bob C. of Chestertown, MD
Capt. Tristan of Long Island, NY
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Dave D. of Oswego, IL
Peirce of Seattle, WA
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Boats of USCG Sta. Freeport, TX
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Gil of Linwood, NJ
Dennis D. of Estherville, IA

Week beginning 29 April, 2000 -

"What happened at "X", and what maneuver resulted from it?"

Answer: Somebody went overboard, and the captain brought the ship back in its own bubbles to retrieve the MOB, using a Williamson Turn.

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Capt. Tristan of Long Island, NY
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Bob of Saipan, CNMI
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
John S. of Charleston, SC
Bob C. of Chestertown, MD
Nancy B. of Port Clinton, OH
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Harry D. of Isle of Palms, SC
Caleb D. of CG Station Erie, PA
Chuck F. of Fernandina Beach, FL
Boats of S/S Minnow, TX
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Joel F. of San Diego, CA
Lynn of Crystal River, FL
Dave D. of Oswego, IL
Gil F. of Linwood, NJ (The newest addition to the Trivia Hall of Fame!
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Howie S. of Delta, BC
Mike of Gloucester, VA

Week beginning 22 April, 2000 -

"During WWII, many allied warships and merchant marine vessels encircled their hulls with an electric cable through which a current was passed. What purpose did it serve?"

Answer: It altered (degaussed) the hull's electrical field, thus increasing its immunity to magnetic mines.

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
John S. of Charleston, SC
Mike L. of Gloucester, VA
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Yukon B. of Woodstock, NY
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Dennis D. of Estherville, IA
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Bob of Saipan, CNMI
Dave D. of Oswego, IL
Howie S. of Delta, BC
Capt. Tristan of Long Island, NY
Simon of Madison, WI

Week beginning 15 April, 2000 -

"How did the 'horse latitudes' get its name?"

Answer: Early sailors who got stuck in the Bermuda-Azores high, often had to dump horses overboard to conserve drinking water. (more info)

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
John S. of Charleston, SC
Nancy B. of Port Clinton, OH
Jerry T. of Cadiz, KY
Capt. Tristan of Long Island, NY
Yukon B. of Woodstock, NY
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Capt. Ron of Newport, Australia
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Gil F. of Linwood, NJ
Harry D. of Isle of Palms, SC (Celebrating 50 Wins! Congratulations!)
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Ben C. of Richmond, VA
Bob of Saipan, CNMI
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Terry M. of Sarasota, FL
Wet Spot of Buffalo, NY
Dave D. of Oswego, IL
Shellback Bob A. of Atlanta, GA

Week beginning 8 April, 2000 -

"Sleek racing yachts built in the early 1900's did not have portholes that could increase resistance? What were built into the teak decks of these vessels to help provide sunlight to the cabins below deck?"

Answer: Deck Prisms

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Capt. Tristan of Long Island, NY
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
John S. of Charleston, SC
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Gil F. of Linwood, NJ
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Dave D. of Oswego, Il

Week beginning 1 April, 2000 -

"Precisely, what is the definition of the term 'freeboard', when used to describe a characteristic of PFD wear?"

Answer: "The distance from the surface of the water to the bottom of the wearer's mouth or lowest point where water can enter the mouth."

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
John S. of Charleston, SC
Capt. Tristan of Long Island, NY
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ

Week beginning 25 March, 2000 -

"Although a 'rope' usually becomes a 'line' when brought aboard a boat, popular authors on the subject identify seven exceptions to that rule. Name six of the seven." (Thanks to Jim C. of Bayfield, Ontario, for this week's question!)

Answer: Accepted any of the following: bell rope, bolt rope, man rope, tiller rope, limber rope, boat rope, quarter rope, foot rope, top rope, bucket rope, yard rope, back rope, dip rope, hand rope, or head rope. These terms are all followed by the word "rope" in their descriptions. Lines like "sheet" or "painter" are not.

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
John S. of Charleston, SC
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Capt. Tristan of Long Island, NY
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Todd H. of Bay Point, CA

Week beginning 18 March, 2000 -

"The U. S. Virgin Islands has a term in their statutes to describe Personal Watercraft that is unique among state and U. S. Territorial laws. What term is used there to describe PWC's?"

Answer: Thrillcraft

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ

Week beginning 11 March, 2000 -

"What do the following navigational chart symbols depict?"

Answer: #1 is an "opening" bridge, and #2 is a lock

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Terry M. of Sarasota, FL
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Jim W. of Port Clinton, OH
John S. of Charleston, SC
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Lynn P. of Crystal River, FL
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Harry D. of Isle of Palms, SC
Bobbye P. of Whiteville, NC
Bob C. of Chesterton, MD
C. T. D. of USCG Sta Erie, PA
Capt. Tristan of Long Island, NY

Week beginning 4 March, 2000 -

"Most mariners know about Buys Ballot law and Murphy's law, but what is Coles law?"

Answer: Naturally, it's thinly sliced cabbage. (But it's also a principle governing the behavior of wake turbulence.)

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
John S. of Charleston, SC
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Jim W. of Port Clinton, OH
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Jerry T. of Cadiz, KY
Yukon B. of Woodstock, NY
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT
Capt. Shaun of Fort Washington, PA
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
John Bob of Chandler's Landing, TX

Week beginning 26 February, 2000 -

"Theoretically, under normal conditions, how tall would a transmitting antenna have to be in order for a VHF-FM signal from a marine radio to reach your boat, in distress and with a 10 foot antenna, 67 miles away?"

Answer: 2,000 feet (Read about it)
Saturday

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
John S. of Charleston, SC
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Bob C. of Waterloo, ONT (Our newest addition to the Trivia Hall of Fame!)
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Jim W. of Port Clinton, OH
Capt. Shaun of Fort Washington, PA
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC

Week beginning 19 February, 2000 -

"The modern 'lock' (the boating kind) was first developed and installed near Utrecht, The Netherlands, in about 1370. Why was it referred to as a 'pound' lock?"

Answer: Came from verb "Impound", meaning to hold or trap between walls. A "pound" (noun) was the place held...in this case, water.

"Waydago", "Ooh", and "Aah" to:
Jim P. of Port Clinton, OH
John S. of Charleston, SC
Reggie H. of Georgetown, SC
Bob M. of Mt. Pleasant, SC
Patrick D. of Chevy Chase, MD
Lynn P. of Crystal River, FL
Jim C. of Bayfield, ONT
Capt. Dick of Avalon, NJ
Capt. Bill of Nashville, TN
Jim W. of Port Clinton, OH
Capt. Steve of Yonkers, NY

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