Question 1

AIS

Accepted Answer

Automatic Identification System used to track vessels and improve safety on the water.

Question 2

PFD

Accepted Answer

Personal Flotation Device, also known as a life jacket or life vest.

Question 3

Port

Accepted Answer

The left side of a vessel when facing forward.

Question 4

Starboard

Accepted Answer

The right side of a vessel when facing forward.

Question 5

Bow

Accepted Answer

The front of a vessel.

Question 6

Stern

Accepted Answer

The rear of a vessel.

Question 7

VHF

Accepted Answer

Very High Frequency, a radio communication system commonly used in boating.

Question 8

MOB

Accepted Answer

Man Overboard, a distress situation when a person falls into the water.

Question 9

Navigable Waters

Accepted Answer

Waters that are suitable for safe navigation.

Question 10

No-Wake Zone

Accepted Answer

An area where boaters must operate at a slow speed to prevent excessive wakes.

Question 11

EPIRB

Accepted Answer

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, used to alert authorities in case of an emergency.

Question 12

Propeller

Accepted Answer

The rotating device that moves a boat forward or backward.

Question 13

Buoy

Accepted Answer

A floating object used for navigation or marking hazards.

Question 14

Displacement Hull

Accepted Answer

A boat hull design that moves through the water by pushing it aside.

Question 15

Planing Hull

Accepted Answer

A boat hull design that rides on top of the water at high speeds.

Question 16

Power Squadron

Accepted Answer

A volunteer organization that promotes boating education and safety.

Question 17

PWC

Accepted Answer

Personal Watercraft, such as a jet ski.

Question 18

Wake

Accepted Answer

The wave or disturbed water created by a moving vessel.

Question 19

Drogue

Accepted Answer

A device used to slow down a vessel by creating drag in the water.

Question 20

Chartplotter

Accepted Answer

An electronic device used for navigation, displaying charts and position information.

Question 21

Paddle

Accepted Answer

A handheld device used for manual propulsion of a small boat.

Question 22

Bailer

Accepted Answer

A device used to remove water from a boat.

Question 23

Lock

Accepted Answer

A waterway structure used to raise or lower vessels between different water levels.

Question 24

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

A dangerous condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather.

Question 25

Right of Way

Accepted Answer

The privilege of one vessel to proceed ahead of another in a crossing situation.

Question 26

Lateral Markers

Accepted Answer

Buoys and beacons that indicate the sides of channels or hazards.

Question 27

Sound Signal

Accepted Answer

Audible signals used to communicate intentions or warnings on the water.

Question 28

DSC

Accepted Answer

Digital Selective Calling, a feature of VHF radios used for distress calls.

Question 29

ROP

Accepted Answer

Registration of Ownership and Pleasure Craft License, required for operating a boat in Canada.

Question 30

Underway

Accepted Answer

The state of a vessel when it is not moored, at anchor, or aground.

Question 31

Runabout

Accepted Answer

A small powerboat with an open cockpit and seating for a few passengers.

Question 32

Gross Tonnage

Accepted Answer

A measure of a vessel's overall size and carrying capacity.

Question 33

MARPOL

Accepted Answer

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships.

Question 34

Trim

Accepted Answer

The balance and adjustment of a vessel's position in the water.

Question 35

Throttle

Accepted Answer

The control lever or device that regulates the speed of an engine.

Question 36

Slip

Accepted Answer

A designated area in a marina where a boat is moored.

Question 37

Bowline

Accepted Answer

A type of knot used to create a secure loop at the end of a line.

Question 38

Vessel Traffic Service (VTS)

Accepted Answer

A system that monitors and regulates vessel movements in busy waterways.

Question 39

CPA

Accepted Answer

Closest Point of Approach, the closest distance between two vessels.

Question 40

Sailing Vessel

Accepted Answer

A boat that is propelled primarily by wind power.

Question 41

Restricted Visibility

Accepted Answer

Weather or environmental conditions that limit visibility on the water.

Question 42

Freeboard

Accepted Answer

The vertical distance from the waterline to the deck of a boat.

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