A small open powerboat capsizes 200m from shore. All crew are in the water wearing lifejackets. What is the priority?

A. Dive under the vessel and retrieve equipment — the boat will sink quickly

B. All crew swim for shore immediately — 200m is a safe distance to swim

C. One crew member swims for help while others stay with the boat

D. Stay with the vessel — an upturned or waterlogged hull is far more visible to rescuers than swimmers in the water. Attempt to right the boat or climb on top. Signal for help using flares, whistle, or waving. Do NOT swim for shore unless it is very close and conditions are calm

A. The kill cord is only required when travelling above 15 knots

B. If the driver is thrown from the helm, the cord pulls the kill switch stopping the engine — preventing the vessel continuing at speed unmanned (a "circle of death" where an uncontrolled powerboat circles at full throttle striking the crew in the water)

C. The kill cord prevents fuel surging at high speed

D. Kill cords are advisory only — they are not required by law for leisure powerboats

A. Check fuel and kill cord only — all other checks are annual service items

B. Fuel (level, no leaks, correct mix if 2-stroke); oil (4-stroke: check dipstick); engine mounting bolts tight; kill cord condition and function; propeller (no damage, cotter pin present); safety equipment (lifejackets, flares, VHF, bailer, paddle); kill cord attached before starting

C. Run the engine in the water for 10 minutes before departure — no pre-launch checks needed

D. Only check fuel level — outboard engines are self-maintaining