Question 1

Starboard

Accepted Answer

The right side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 2

Port

Accepted Answer

The left side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 3

Bow

Accepted Answer

The front of a boat.

Question 4

Stern

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The rear or back of a boat.

Question 5

PFD

Accepted Answer

Personal Flotation Device, also known as a life jacket.

Question 6

Float Plan

Accepted Answer

A written document outlining your boating trip details.

Question 7

No-Wake Zone

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

Question 8

Navigation Lights

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Lights required on boats for nighttime visibility.

Question 9

Buoys

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Floating markers used to indicate navigational hazards, channels, or boundaries.

Question 10

Beacon

Accepted Answer

A fixed navigational marker with a light or other distinguishing feature.

Question 11

Anchoring

Accepted Answer

The process of securing a boat in place using an anchor and anchor line.

Question 12

Wake

Accepted Answer

Waves created by a moving boat.

Question 13

Right of Way

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The privilege of one boat to proceed ahead of another in a crossing or overtaking situation.

Question 14

Restricted Area

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A designated area where boating access is limited or prohibited.

Question 15

Fueling Procedures

Accepted Answer

Safe practices for refueling a boat.

Question 16

Hypothermia

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A potentially life-threatening condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather.

Question 17

Vessel Identification

Accepted Answer

Displaying proper registration numbers on a boat.

Question 18

Boating Under the Influence (BUI)

Accepted Answer

Operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Question 19

Distress Signals

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Signals used to indicate an emergency or request for assistance.

Question 20

Boating Accidents

Accepted Answer

Types of accidents that can occur while boating and how to prevent them.

Question 21

Navigation Rules

Accepted Answer

Rules and regulations for boaters to follow on the water.

Question 22

Propeller

Accepted Answer

The rotating blade or blades that propel a boat forward.

Question 23

Overboard

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Falling or being thrown into the water from a boat.

Question 24

Hull

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The main body of a boat, excluding the deck and superstructure.

Question 25

Current

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The flow of water in a particular direction.

Question 26

Wakeboarding

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A water sport where a rider is pulled behind a boat on a wakeboard.

Question 27

Waterskiing

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A water sport where a person is pulled behind a boat on skis.

Question 28

Nautical Mile

Accepted Answer

A unit of measurement equal to one minute of latitude, used in maritime navigation.

Question 29

Bowline

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A knot used to secure a rope to a fixed object or another rope.

Question 30

Hypalon

Accepted Answer

A type of synthetic rubber commonly used in inflatable boats.

Question 31

Jet Drive

Accepted Answer

A propulsion system that uses a jet of water to propel a boat forward.

Question 32

Hull Identification Number (HIN)

Accepted Answer

A unique identifier assigned to a boat for registration purposes.

Question 33

Throttle

Accepted Answer

A lever or control used to increase or decrease the speed of a boat's engine.

Question 34

Flotation Aid

Accepted Answer

A device that provides buoyancy but may not meet all the requirements of a PFD.

Question 35

Sound Signal

Accepted Answer

A signal made by a boat to indicate its intentions or presence to other boaters.

Question 36

Dead Reckoning

Accepted Answer

A method of navigation based on a boat's estimated position and course.

Question 37

Marlinespike

Accepted Answer

A tool used for knot tying and rope work on a boat.

Question 38

Vessel Safety Check

Accepted Answer

A voluntary inspection of a boat's safety equipment by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadrons.

Question 39

Lock

Accepted Answer

A chamber with gates and valves used to raise or lower boats between water levels.

Question 40

Vessel Turn

Accepted Answer

The action of changing the course or direction of a boat.

Question 41

Wake Wash

Accepted Answer

The disturbance created by a boat's wake impacting other boats or the shoreline.

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