Question 1

Pleasure craft operator card (PCOC)

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Required for operating a boat in Canada

Question 2

Vessel

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Any type of watercraft used for transportation or recreation

Question 3

Watercraft

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Another term for a boat or vessel

Question 4

Navigable waters

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Waters that can be used for boating or shipping

Question 5

Bow

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The front part of a boat

Question 6

Stern

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The back part of a boat

Question 7

Port

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The left side of a boat when facing the bow

Question 8

Starboard

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The right side of a boat when facing the bow

Question 9

Hull

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The main body of a boat

Question 10

PFD (Personal Flotation Device)

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A life jacket or buoyancy aid

Question 11

Buoy

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A floating object used to mark channels or hazards

Question 12

Wake

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The waves created by a moving boat

Question 13

Draft

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The depth of a boat below the waterline

Question 14

Buoyancy

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The ability of a boat to float

Question 15

Anchor

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A device used to keep a boat in place

Question 16

Mast

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A vertical pole that supports sails on a sailboat

Question 17

Rudder

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A movable device used for steering a boat

Question 18

Propeller

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A rotating blade that propels a boat forward

Question 19

Channel marker

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A buoy or beacon used to guide boats through a channel

Question 20

GPS (Global Positioning System)

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A navigation system that uses satellites

Question 21

Tidal currents

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The flow of water caused by tides

Question 22

Navigation lights

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Lights used to indicate a boat's position and direction

Question 23

VHF radio

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A two-way radio used for communication on the water

Question 24

Man overboard

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A distress situation when a person falls into the water

Question 25

Fuel capacity

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The amount of fuel a boat can hold

Question 26

Powerboat

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A boat propelled by an engine

Question 27

Sailboat

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A boat propelled by wind using sails

Question 28

Vessel registration

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The process of registering a boat with the government

Question 29

Right of way

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The privilege of proceeding ahead of other vessels

Question 30

Canadian Coast Guard

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The organization responsible for maritime safety in Canada

Question 31

Restricted waters

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Areas where boating is prohibited or restricted

Question 32

Speed limit

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The maximum speed allowed for boating in a specific area

Question 33

Alcohol limits

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The legal limits for operating a boat under the influence of alcohol

Question 34

Hypothermia

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A dangerous condition caused by exposure to cold water

Question 35

First aid

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Basic medical treatment provided in an emergency

Question 36

Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)

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A device used to signal distress

Question 37

Fog horn

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A sound signal used in foggy conditions

Question 38

Marine weather forecast

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A prediction of weather conditions on the water

Question 39

Vessel traffic services (VTS)

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Services that monitor and regulate vessel traffic

Question 40

Marine charts

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Maps specifically designed for navigating on the water

Question 41

Nautical mile

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A unit of measurement used in maritime navigation

Question 42

Chart plotter

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A device used to display and navigate using electronic charts

Question 43

Dead reckoning

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Navigating based on estimated speed and direction

Question 44

Navigation buoys

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Buoys used to mark channels, hazards, or navigational aids

Question 45

Flare

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A signaling device used to attract attention in an emergency

Question 46

Hypothermia

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A dangerous condition caused by exposure to cold water

Question 47

Cold water shock

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The shock response when entering cold water

Question 48

Towing

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Pulling another boat using a line or towline

Question 49

Mooring

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Securing a boat to a fixed point using ropes or anchors.

Canada Nunavut Boating License Flashcards