Question 1

Canoe

Accepted Answer

A narrow, lightweight boat propelled by paddles.

Question 2

Buoy

Accepted Answer

A floating marker used to indicate navigational hazards or channels.

Question 3

Starboard

Accepted Answer

The right side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 4

Port

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The left side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 5

PFD

Accepted Answer

Personal Flotation Device, a life jacket or buoyancy aid.

Question 6

Bow

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The front of a boat.

Question 7

Stern

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The rear of a boat.

Question 8

Propeller

Accepted Answer

A rotating device used to propel a boat through the water.

Question 9

Wake

Accepted Answer

The waves and turbulence left behind by a moving boat.

Question 10

Anchorage

Accepted Answer

A designated area where boats can anchor or moor.

Question 11

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Navigable Waters

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Bodies of water that can be safely navigated by boats.

Question 13

Tiller

Accepted Answer

A lever or handle used to steer a boat.

Question 14

Draft

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The depth of a boat's hull below the waterline.

Question 15

Vessel

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A general term referring to any type of watercraft.

Question 16

Mast

Accepted Answer

A tall vertical spar that supports sails on a sailboat.

Question 17

GPS

Accepted Answer

Global Positioning System, a navigation tool that uses satellite signals to determine location.

Question 18

Channel Marker

Accepted Answer

A navigational aid that indicates the safe route through a channel.

Question 19

Slip

Accepted Answer

A designated parking space for a boat in a marina.

Question 20

Hypalon

Accepted Answer

A durable synthetic rubber material used in the construction of inflatable boats.

Question 21

Wharf

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A structure built along the shore to provide docking facilities for boats.

Question 22

Flare

Accepted Answer

A pyrotechnic device used as a distress signal on a boat.

Question 23

Current

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The flow of water in a particular direction.

Question 24

Trim

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The adjustment of a boat's balance or weight distribution.

Question 25

Bailer

Accepted Answer

A device used to remove water from the bilge of a boat.

Question 26

Rudder

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A movable surface used for steering a boat.

Question 27

VHF

Accepted Answer

Very High Frequency, a radio communication system commonly used by boaters.

Question 28

Hull

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The main body of a boat, excluding any superstructure or decks.

Question 29

Propulsion

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The means by which a boat is driven through the water.

Question 30

Overboard

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Out of or over the side of a boat or ship, often referring to a person or object falling into the water.

Question 31

Nautical Mile

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A unit of measurement used in maritime navigation, equal to approximately 1.15 land miles.

Question 32

Depth Sounder

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An instrument used to measure the depth of water beneath a boat.

Question 33

Beam

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The width of a boat at its widest point.

Question 34

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

Accepted Answer

A distress beacon used to alert search and rescue authorities in case of an emergency.

Question 35

Leeward

Accepted Answer

The side of a boat or object that is sheltered from the wind.

Question 36

Mooring

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The act of securing a boat to a fixed point, such as a dock or buoy.

Question 37

Mainsail

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The largest and primary sail on a sailboat, usually located behind the mast.

Question 38

Sounding

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The act of measuring the depth of water using a lead line or depth sounder.

Question 39

Bowline

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A knot used to create a fixed loop at the end of a rope.

Question 40

Cleat

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A metal or plastic fitting used to secure a line on a boat.

Question 41

Tidal Range

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The difference in height between high tide and low tide.

Question 42

Throttle

Accepted Answer

A control mechanism used to adjust the speed of a boat's engine.

Question 43

Windward

Accepted Answer

The side of a boat or object facing into the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Question 44

Wakeboarding

Accepted Answer

A water sport where a rider is towed behind a boat while riding a wakeboard.

Question 45

Stern Drive

Accepted Answer

A propulsion system combining an inboard engine with an outboard drive unit.

Question 46

Bow Thruster

Accepted Answer

A maneuvering device that provides lateral thrust to assist in docking or maneuvering in tight spaces.

Question 47

Transom

Accepted Answer

The flat, vertical surface at the stern of a boat where the outboard motor is mounted.

Question 48

Hydrofoil

Accepted Answer

A wing-like structure mounted beneath a boat's hull to lift the vessel out of the water at high speeds.

Question 49

Drogue

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A device used to create drag in the water, often deployed to stabilize a boat in rough conditions.

Question 50

Draft Markings

Accepted Answer

Measurements on the hull indicating the maximum depth of water a boat can safely navigate.

Question 51

Collision Regulations

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Rules and regulations governing the navigation and conduct of vessels to prevent collisions.

Question 52

Bimini Top

Accepted Answer

A retractable canvas cover that provides shade on a boat.

Question 53

Sailing Bylaws

Accepted Answer

Local regulations and guidelines specific to boating and sailing activities in a particular area.

Question 54

Masthead Light

Accepted Answer

A white navigation light located at the top of a sailboat mast, visible from all directions.

Question 55

Slalom

Accepted Answer

A water skiing event in which skiers navigate a series of buoys in a zigzag pattern.

Question 56

Vessel Safety Check

Accepted Answer

A voluntary inspection of a boat's safety equipment and compliance with boating regulations.

Question 57

Draft Beer

Accepted Answer

A type of beer served directly from a keg rather than a bottle or can.

Question 58

Safe Boating Course

Accepted Answer

A course that provides boaters with the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and responsible boating.

Question 59

Halyard

Accepted Answer

A rope or line used to raise or lower a sail on a sailboat.

Question 60

Deadrise

Accepted Answer

The angle of a boat's hull from horizontal, often measured at the transom.

Question 61

Sculling

Accepted Answer

A method of propulsion using a single oar or paddle moved in a figure-eight motion.

Question 62

Propeller Shaft

Accepted Answer

The shaft that connects the boat's engine to the propeller, transmitting power and torque.

Question 63

Harbormaster

Accepted Answer

An official responsible for managing and regulating activities within a harbor or marina.

Question 64

Freeboard

Accepted Answer

The vertical distance from the waterline to the top edge of the boat's hull.

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