Question 1

PFD

Accepted Answer

Personal Flotation Device required for each person on board.

Question 2

BAC

Accepted Answer

Boating Alcohol Concentration limit of 0.08% for operators.

Question 3

Bow

Accepted Answer

Front part of the boat.

Question 4

Stern

Accepted Answer

Rear part of the boat.

Question 5

Hull

Accepted Answer

Main body of the boat.

Question 6

Draft

Accepted Answer

Depth of water needed to float the boat.

Question 7

Port

Accepted Answer

Left side of the boat when facing forward.

Question 8

Starboard

Accepted Answer

Right side of the boat when facing forward.

Question 9

GPS

Accepted Answer

Global Positioning System for navigation.

Question 10

Buoy

Accepted Answer

Floating marker used to indicate channels, hazards, or reference points.

Question 11

Channel Marker

Accepted Answer

Buoy that indicates the safe path for boating traffic.

Question 12

No-Wake Zone

Accepted Answer

Area where boats must operate at idle speed.

Question 13

Wake

Accepted Answer

Waves created by a moving boat.

Question 14

Displacement Hull

Accepted Answer

Boat hull that moves through the water by displacing it.

Question 15

Planing Hull

Accepted Answer

Boat hull that rides on top of the water.

Question 16

Propeller

Accepted Answer

Rotating device that propels the boat through the water.

Question 17

Vessel

Accepted Answer

Another term for a boat or watercraft.

Question 18

Flare

Accepted Answer

Pyrotechnic device used for emergency signaling.

Question 19

VHF Radio

Accepted Answer

Very High Frequency radio for communication on the water.

Question 20

Navigable Waters

Accepted Answer

Bodies of water suitable for boating.

Question 21

Dead Reckoning

Accepted Answer

Navigational method estimating current position based on previous course and speed.

Question 22

Moor

Accepted Answer

To secure a boat in place with anchors or lines.

Question 23

Nautical Mile

Accepted Answer

Unit of measurement on the water, equal to approximately 1.15 land miles.

Question 24

Stand-On Vessel

Accepted Answer

Boat with the right-of-way in a crossing situation.

Question 25

Give-Way Vessel

Accepted Answer

Boat that must yield right-of-way to the stand-on vessel.

Question 26

Crosswind

Accepted Answer

Wind blowing perpendicular to the boat's direction of travel.

Question 27

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

Life-threatening condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather.

Question 28

Cast Off

Accepted Answer

To release lines and depart from a dock or mooring.

Question 29

Navigation Lights

Accepted Answer

Required lights on boats for visibility during nighttime or low visibility conditions.

Question 30

Day Beacon

Accepted Answer

Fixed navigational aid used during daylight hours.

Question 31

Aground

Accepted Answer

When a boat is stuck on the bottom or a shallow area.

Question 32

Anchorage

Accepted Answer

Area where boats can safely anchor.

Question 33

MMSI

Accepted Answer

Maritime Mobile Service Identity number for vessel identification.

Question 34

EPIRB

Accepted Answer

Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon for distress signaling.

Question 35

First Aid Kit

Accepted Answer

Essential medical supplies for emergencies on board.

Question 36

Hypalon

Accepted Answer

Durable synthetic material used in inflatable boats.

Question 37

HIN

Accepted Answer

Hull Identification Number for vessel identification.

Question 38

Flotation Aid

Accepted Answer

Type of PFD that provides buoyancy but may not turn an unconscious person face-up.

Question 39

Leeward

Accepted Answer

The side of the boat away from the wind.

Question 40

Windward

Accepted Answer

The side of the boat facing the wind.

Question 41

Sailing Vessel

Accepted Answer

Boat propelled primarily by sails.

Question 42

Collision Avoidance

Accepted Answer

Taking actions to prevent collisions on the water.

Question 43

Tiller

Accepted Answer

Lever used to steer small boats.

Question 44

Bilge

Accepted Answer

Lowest part of the boat where water collects.

Question 45

Draft Markings

Accepted Answer

Indicators on the hull showing the maximum depth the boat can safely navigate.

Question 46

Diver Down Flag

Accepted Answer

Flag used to indicate a diver is in the water.

Question 47

Mooring Ball

Accepted Answer

Floating buoy used for securing boats temporarily.

Question 48

Headway

Accepted Answer

Forward motion of a boat.

Question 49

Sculling

Accepted Answer

Propelling a boat by moving an oar back and forth.

Question 50

Beacon

Accepted Answer

A fixed or floating navigational aid that emits light signals for guidance.

Question 51

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

Life-threatening condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather.

Question 52

Sidelights

Accepted Answer

Navigation lights on the port (red) and starboard (green) sides of a boat.

Question 53

Transom

Accepted Answer

The flat or curved surface forming the back of the boat.

Question 54

Draft

Accepted Answer

The vertical distance between the waterline and the lowest point of the boat's hull.

Question 55

Fuel Vent

Accepted Answer

Opening through which fuel tank vapors are expelled to prevent pressure build-up.

Question 56

Jet Ski

Accepted Answer

Small personal watercraft propelled by a jet of water.

Question 57

PWC

Accepted Answer

Personal Watercraft, such as a Jet Ski or WaveRunner.

Question 58

Wakeboarding

Accepted Answer

Watersport where the rider is pulled by a boat while riding on a wakeboard.

Question 59

Bowrider

Accepted Answer

Type of boat with seating in the bow area.

Question 60

Paddlecraft

Accepted Answer

Canoes, kayaks, and other manually propelled vessels used for recreation.

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