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On the waterQuestion 307 of 566

How should you act around electric power lines when you launch or tow a sail boat?

  1. Raise the mast for balance.
  2. Tow at high speed.
  3. Lower the mast and watch your clearance.
  4. Use a metal pole to check height.
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Correct answer: Lower the mast and watch your clearance.

Touching a power line or its invisible arc zone can kill you.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Safety around power lines, page 41

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026