Before the next sail with new cadets aboard, what should the skipper include in the safety briefing about winches and ropes?

A. Only mention winches if a cadet specifically asks about them

B. Show them exactly where to keep their hands clear; explain that ropes under load can move suddenly and with great force; demonstrate the correct way to ease a loaded sheet safely; point out the first aid kit location in case of any injury

C. Skip any mention of winches since cadets will learn by trial and error during the sail

D. Give a long, complicated lecture covering every possible piece of boat equipment in great detail before anyone is allowed on deck

A. Immediately ease the sheet (let the rope go slack) to release the pressure on the trapped finger — this is far more urgent than anything else in the first few seconds

B. Finish the tack first, then deal with the finger afterwards

C. Shout at them for not being careful, before doing anything else

D. Tell them to pull their finger out themselves while the rope is still under load

A. Check if the finger can be gently moved at all, whether there is a lot of bleeding, and whether the shape of the finger looks normal or clearly bent/deformed (a sign of a possible fracture)

B. Only check it once back at the harbour, not while still sailing

C. Pull on the finger firmly to see if it straightens out, regardless of pain

D. Ignore it completely since fingers are not a serious part of the body