Question 1

PFD

Accepted Answer

Personal Flotation Device used for boating safety.

Question 2

Bow

Accepted Answer

The front part of a boat.

Question 3

Stern

Accepted Answer

The rear part of a boat.

Question 4

Port

Accepted Answer

The left side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 5

Starboard

Accepted Answer

The right side of a boat when facing forward.

Question 6

Hull

Accepted Answer

The main body of a boat.

Question 7

Buoy

Accepted Answer

Floating marker used for navigation or warnings.

Question 8

Wake

Accepted Answer

The waves and turbulence created by a moving boat.

Question 9

PWC

Accepted Answer

Personal Watercraft, such as a Jet Ski.

Question 10

Anchoring

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Towing

Accepted Answer

Pulling another vessel or object behind your boat.

Question 12

Navigation Lights

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Man Overboard

Accepted Answer

Emergency situation when someone falls into the water.

Question 14

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Boating Under the Influence

Accepted Answer

Operating a boat while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Question 16

Vessel Registration

Accepted Answer

The process of obtaining legal documentation for a boat.

Question 17

Sound Signals

Accepted Answer

Audible signals used for communication between vessels.

Question 18

Stand-On Vessel

Accepted Answer

The boat that has the right of way in a crossing situation.

Question 19

Give-Way Vessel

Accepted Answer

The boat that must yield the right of way in a crossing situation.

Question 20

No-Wake Zone

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

Channel Marker

Accepted Answer

A buoy or sign used to mark a navigable channel.

Question 22

Fueling Safety

Accepted Answer

Precautions and procedures for safely refueling a boat.

Question 23

Capacity Plate

Accepted Answer

A label indicating the maximum weight and number of occupants a boat can safely carry.

Question 24

Float Plan

Accepted Answer

A written document detailing a boating trip's itinerary and emergency contacts.

Question 25

Propeller

Accepted Answer

The rotating blade system that propels a boat forward or backward.

Question 26

Required Safety Equipment

Accepted Answer

Essential items that must be on board a vessel for safe operation.

Question 27

Bailing

Accepted Answer

Removing water from a boat using buckets or pumps.

Question 28

Tides

Accepted Answer

The regular rise and fall of ocean and inland waters due to gravitational forces.

Question 29

Carbon Monoxide

Accepted Answer

A colorless, odorless gas that can be toxic in enclosed spaces on a boat.

Question 30

Right of Way

Accepted Answer

The privilege of a vessel to proceed before another vessel in a specific situation.

Question 31

Mariculture

Accepted Answer

The cultivation of marine organisms for commercial purposes.

Question 32

Inland Waters

Accepted Answer

Non-oceanic bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, and reservoirs.

Question 33

Fire Extinguisher

Accepted Answer

A portable device used to control or extinguish fires on a boat.

Question 34

GPS

Accepted Answer

Global Positioning System used for navigation and position tracking.

Question 35

Dry Dock

Accepted Answer

A facility for repairing or inspecting boats out of the water.

Question 36

VHF Radio

Accepted Answer

A marine radio used for communication and emergency calls.

Question 37

AIS

Accepted Answer

Automatic Identification System for vessel tracking and collision avoidance.

Question 38

Sailing Right of Way

Accepted Answer

Rules governing the priority of sailboats in different wind conditions.

Question 39

Aground

Accepted Answer

When a boat runs aground, making contact with the bottom or shallows.

Question 40

Swell

Accepted Answer

Long, rolling waves caused by distant storms or seismic activity.

Question 41

Rudder

Accepted Answer

A movable device used for steering a boat.

Question 42

Draft

Accepted Answer

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

Question 43

Distress Signal

Accepted Answer

A signal indicating that a vessel or person is in immediate danger or need of assistance.

Question 44

Boating Etiquette

Accepted Answer

Commonly accepted behaviors and courtesies on the water.

Question 45

Navigation Chart

Accepted Answer

A map used for planning and navigating a boating route, showing water depths, hazards, and navigational aids.

Question 46

Restricted Waters

Accepted Answer

Areas where boating access is limited or prohibited due to safety or environmental concerns.

Question 47

Bowline

Accepted Answer

A type of knot used to secure a line to a fixed object or create a loop at the end of a line.

Question 48

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

A potentially life-threatening condition caused by exposure to cold water or air, resulting in a dangerous drop in body temperature.

Question 49

Mooring

Accepted Answer

Securing a boat to a dock, buoy, or anchor to keep it stationary.

Question 50

Mast

Accepted Answer

A vertical pole or spar that supports the sails on a sailboat.

Question 51

Transom

Accepted Answer

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

Question 52

Draft

Accepted Answer

The depth of a boat's hull below the waterline, indicating how shallow or deep the boat can safely navigate.

Question 53

Inboard Engine

Accepted Answer

A propulsion system where the engine is located within the hull of the boat.

Question 54

Outboard Engine

Accepted Answer

A portable propulsion system mounted on the transom of a boat, typically consisting of an engine, propeller, and steering mechanism.

Question 55

Paddlecraft

Accepted Answer

Non-motorized boats propelled by oars, paddles, or other manual means, such as canoes, kayaks, and rowboats.

Question 56

PWC

Accepted Answer

Personal Watercraft, also known as Jet Skis or WaveRunners, are small recreational vessels propelled by water jet propulsion.

Question 57

Bow Riding

Accepted Answer

Allowing passengers to sit or stand on the bow or other unsupported areas of the boat while underway, which can be dangerous and increase the risk of falling overboard.

Question 58

Drogue

Accepted Answer

A device deployed in the water to increase drag and slow down a boat's speed during rough weather or to maintain stability in certain conditions.

Question 59

Stowage

Accepted Answer

The act of securing and storing equipment, gear, and personal belongings on a boat to prevent shifting, falling, or causing hazards.

Question 60

Hypoxia

Accepted Answer

A condition where there is a lack of oxygen supply to the body's tissues, which can occur at high altitudes or in confined spaces on a boat.

Question 61

Dead Reckoning

Accepted Answer

A method of navigation where a boat's position is estimated by calculating the course, speed, and elapsed time since the last known position, without the use of external aids such as GPS.

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