Question 1

PFD

Accepted Answer

Personal Flotation Device used for safety in boating.

Question 2

Bow

Accepted Answer

The front part of a boat.

Question 3

Stern

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The rear part of a boat.

Question 4

Port

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The left side of a boat when facing the bow.

Question 5

Starboard

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The right side of a boat when facing the bow.

Question 6

Buoy

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A floating device used to mark navigational channels or hazards.

Question 7

Nautical Mile

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A unit of distance used in maritime navigation.

Question 8

Channel

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A marked pathway for boats to follow.

Question 9

Wake

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The waves created by a moving boat.

Question 10

No-Wake Zone

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An area where boats must operate at a slow speed to minimize wake.

Question 11

Vessel

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Another term for a boat or watercraft.

Question 12

Navigation Lights

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Lights used to indicate the position and direction of a vessel at night.

Question 13

Anchorage

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A designated area for boats to anchor.

Question 14

Draft

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

Question 15

Sailboat

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A boat that uses wind power to propel it forward.

Question 16

Motorboat

Accepted Answer

A boat equipped with an engine for propulsion.

Question 17

Canoe

Accepted Answer

A small, narrow boat typically propelled with paddles.

Question 18

Kayak

Accepted Answer

A small, narrow boat with a covered deck, typically propelled with a double-bladed paddle.

Question 19

PWC

Accepted Answer

Personal Watercraft, such as a Jet Ski or WaveRunner.

Question 20

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

A dangerous condition caused by prolonged exposure to cold water.

Question 21

SOS

Accepted Answer

The international distress signal used in emergencies.

Question 22

MOB

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

Right of Way

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

Question 24

Collision Course

Accepted Answer

A situation where two vessels are on a path that will result in a collision if no action is taken.

Question 25

Throttle

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The control used to increase or decrease the speed of an engine.

Question 26

Propeller

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The rotating device that provides propulsion to a boat.

Question 27

Bilge

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The lowest part of a boat's interior where water collects.

Question 28

Headway

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The forward motion of a boat through the water.

Question 29

Towing

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Pulling another vessel or object behind a boat.

Question 30

Fire Extinguisher

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A device used to control or extinguish fires.

Question 31

Hypalon

Accepted Answer

A type of durable material used in the construction of inflatable boats.

Question 32

EPIRB

Accepted Answer

Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon used to transmit distress signals.

Question 33

VHF

Accepted Answer

Very High Frequency radio used for communication on the water.

Question 34

Knot

Accepted Answer

A unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour.

Question 35

GPS

Accepted Answer

Global Positioning System used for navigation and determining location.

Question 36

Current

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The continuous flow of water in a particular direction.

Question 37

Buoyancy

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The ability of an object to float in water.

Question 38

Lanyard

Accepted Answer

A cord or strap used to attach a PWC key or kill switch to the operator.

Question 39

Distress Signal

Accepted Answer

A signal used to indicate that a vessel or person is in immediate danger.

Question 40

Flood Tide

Accepted Answer

The incoming tide as the water level rises.

Question 41

Ebb Tide

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The outgoing tide as the water level recedes.

Question 42

Bimini Top

Accepted Answer

A canvas roof that provides shade on a boat.

Question 43

Thru-Hull

Accepted Answer

A fitting or valve installed through the hull of a boat.

Question 44

Inboard Motor

Accepted Answer

An engine mounted inside the boat's hull.

Question 45

Outboard Motor

Accepted Answer

An engine mounted on the outside of the boat's transom.

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