Question 1

Bow

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The forward part of a boat. It's the point that is most forward when the vessel is underway.

Question 2

Stern

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The rear part of a boat, opposite the bow.

Question 3

Starboard

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The right side of a boat when looking forward.

Question 4

Port

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The left side of a boat when looking forward.

Question 5

Beam

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The maximum width of a boat.

Question 6

Hull

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The body of the boat, including the bottom, sides, and deck.

Question 7

Gunwale

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The upper edge of the side of a boat.

Question 8

Freeboard

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The distance from water to the lowest point of the boat where water could come in.

Question 9

Draft

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The minimum depth of water a boat requires to float.

Question 10

Propeller

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A mechanical device with blades that provides propulsion through water.

Question 11

Cleat

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A fitting on which a rope can be fastened.

Question 12

Bilge

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The lowest part inside the boat, where water can collect.

Question 13

Bailer

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A device used to remove water from the bilge.

Question 14

Rudder

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A primary control device used to steer a ship or boat.

Question 15

Outboard motor

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A propulsion system for boats, consisting of a self-contained unit that includes engine, gearbox, and propeller.

Question 16

Inboard motor

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A type of marine propulsion system for boats, where the engine is fixed in position within the hull of the boat.

Question 17

Personal flotation device (PFD)

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A piece of equipment designed to assist a wearer to keep afloat in water.

Question 18

Running lights

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The red (port), green (starboard), and white (stern) lights required to be shown on boats operating between sunset and sunrise.

Question 19

Distress signal

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A method of communicating that a vessel is in distress and requires assistance.

Question 20

No-wake zone

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An area where vessels are required to travel at a slow speed to prevent their wake from being a nuisance or danger.

Question 21

Anchoring

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The process of using an anchor to connect a vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the vessel from drifting.

Question 22

Channel

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A navigable route between two bodies of water.

Question 23

Buoy

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An anchored float serving as a navigation mark, to show reefs or other hazards, or for mooring.

Question 24

Right-of-way

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The privileges of the vessel that is allowed to maintain its course and speed over other vessels.

Question 25

Capacity plate

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A plate, usually found on the transom, that shows the maximum weight capacity and/or maximum number of people the boat can carry safely.

Question 26

Registration

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The process of documenting a boat with the appropriate governmental or quasi-governmental authority.

Question 27

Nautical Chart

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A graphic representation of a maritime area and adjacent coastal regions.

Question 28

Knot

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A unit of speed in aviation and marine contexts, equal to one nautical mile per hour.

Question 29

VHF Radio

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A two-way radio system for communication between vessels and shore stations.

Question 30

Tides

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The rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun and the rotation of the Earth.

Question 31

Current

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The directional flow of water, caused by factors such as tides, winds, and water temperature.

Question 32

Wake

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The disturbance in the water caused by a boat moving through it.

Question 33

Man Overboard Procedure

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The actions taken by a vessel and its crew after a person has fallen overboard.

Question 34

Fire Extinguisher

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A device used to control or extinguish small fires.

Question 35

Flare

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A pyrotechnic device used in an emergency to provide bright, visible light for attracting attention.

Question 36

Lifejacket

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A flotation device that is worn like a vest to keep a person afloat in water.

Question 37

Boating Under the Influence (BUI)

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The illegal act of operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

Question 38

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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A deadly gas produced by burning fuels such as gasoline, propane, charcoal, or wood.

Question 39

Hypothermia

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A medical condition that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce it.

Question 40

Float Plan

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A safety tool that outlines your expected journey on the water and is left with someone onshore.

Question 41

High and Dry

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A term referring to a boat that is out of the water, either on land or lifted clear by rising tide.

Question 42

Abeam

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At right angles to the length of a vessel, on the side of a vessel.

Question 43

EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)

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A safety device carried by a vessel to alert search and rescue services and allow them to quickly locate you in the event of an emergency.

Question 44

Plimsoll Line

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A reference mark located on a ship's hull that indicates the maximum depth to which the vessel may be safely immersed when loaded with cargo.

Question 45

Fender

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A cushion placed between boats, or between a boat and a pier, to prevent damage.

Question 46

Mayday

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An internationally recognized distress signal used on the radio to signal a life-threatening emergency.

Question 47

Squall

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A sudden, sharp increase in wind speed that is usually associated with active weather, such as rain showers, thunderstorms, or heavy snow.

Question 48

Swell

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A series of mechanical waves that propagate along the interface between water and air; the result of the wind blowing over a large area of fluid surface.

Question 49

Trim

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The balance of a boat in the water, fore and aft and from side to side.

Question 50

Heave To

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A way of slowing a sailboat's forward progress, as well as fixing the helm and sail positions so that the boat does not have to be steered.

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