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Prepare for your North Dakota Boating License exam with this comprehensive set of flashcards. Covering essential terms, rules, and safety practices, these flashcards will help you master the knowledge required to operate a boat safely in North Dakota's navigable waters. Get ready to ace your boating license test and enjoy a safe boating experience.
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TermNavigable waters
DefinitionWaters suitable for boating, such as lakes, rivers, and reservoirs.
TermVessel
DefinitionAny watercraft used for transportation, including boats, ships, and personal watercraft.
TermBow
DefinitionThe front part of a boat.
TermStern
DefinitionThe back part of a boat.
TermPort
DefinitionThe left side of a boat when facing the bow.
TermStarboard
DefinitionThe right side of a boat when facing the bow.
TermPFD
DefinitionPersonal Flotation Device, also known as a life jacket.
TermFire extinguisher
DefinitionA device used to control or extinguish fires on a boat.
TermWake
DefinitionThe waves created by a boat's movement through the water.
TermAnchoring
DefinitionThe act of securing a boat in place using an anchor.
TermBuoys
DefinitionFloating markers used to indicate navigational hazards or channels.
TermRegistration number
DefinitionUnique identification number displayed on a boat's hull.
TermPWC
DefinitionPersonal Watercraft, also known as a jet ski or wave runner.
TermHypothermia
DefinitionA dangerous condition caused by exposure to cold water or weather.
TermNo-wake zone
DefinitionAn area where boats must operate at a slow speed to prevent excessive wake.
TermNavigation lights
DefinitionLights required to be displayed on a boat during nighttime operation.
TermRight of way
DefinitionThe privilege of proceeding ahead of other vessels in a boating situation.
TermIntoxicated operation
DefinitionOperating a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
TermWater skiing
DefinitionA recreational activity where a person is towed behind a boat on skis.
TermMarine radio
DefinitionA communication device used for boaters to communicate with each other and authorities.
TermDistress signal
DefinitionA signal used to indicate an emergency or a need for assistance.
TermInboard engine
DefinitionAn engine mounted inside the boat.
TermOutboard engine
DefinitionAn engine mounted on the transom of a boat.
TermBoating under the influence
DefinitionOperating a boat while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
TermChannel marker
DefinitionA navigational aid used to mark the edges of a channel.
TermOverboard
DefinitionTo fall or be thrown from a boat into the water.
TermPersonal watercraft operations
DefinitionSpecific rules and regulations for operating a PWC.
TermWeathering
DefinitionAdapting to and navigating through changing weather conditions.
TermCapacity plate
DefinitionA plate affixed to a boat that specifies the maximum weight and number of passengers.
TermLanyard
DefinitionA cord used to attach a kill switch to the operator's wrist or life jacket on a PWC.
TermEmergency stop
DefinitionA sudden stop or halt of a boat to avoid a collision or hazardous situation.
TermVessel registration
DefinitionThe process of obtaining legal documentation for a boat.
TermRestricted visibility
DefinitionConditions such as fog or heavy rain that limit a boater's ability to see clearly.
TermSafe speed
DefinitionThe maximum speed at which a boat can be operated safely, considering factors such as visibility and traffic.
TermWhistle signals
DefinitionSounds used to communicate with other boats on the water.
TermEPIRB
DefinitionEmergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, a device used to transmit distress signals in emergencies.
TermRudder
DefinitionA vertical blade used for steering a boat.
TermHIN
DefinitionHull Identification Number, a unique number assigned to each boat for identification purposes.
TermCanoe
DefinitionA narrow, lightweight boat typically propelled by paddles.
TermKayak
DefinitionA small, narrow boat typically propelled by a double-bladed paddle.
TermStand-up paddleboarding
DefinitionA recreational activity where a person stands on a large board and uses a paddle to propel themselves through the water.
TermPaddlecraft
DefinitionGeneral term for human-powered watercraft, such as canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards.
TermBuoyancy
DefinitionThe ability of a boat or object to float in water.
TermTiller
DefinitionA handle or lever used to steer an outboard or trolling motor.
TermDisplacement hull
DefinitionA hull design that pushes through the water rather than planing on top of it.
TermPlaning hull
DefinitionA hull design that allows a boat to rise and ride on top of the water at higher speeds.
TermTrim tabs
DefinitionAdjustable devices on the stern of a boat that help control pitch and improve stability.
TermDraft
DefinitionThe depth of water needed to float a boat without touching the bottom.
TermCrosswind
DefinitionA wind blowing perpendicular to the direction of travel.
TermSwell
DefinitionRolling waves that travel outward from a distant storm or disturbance.
TermFreeboard
DefinitionThe vertical distance from the waterline to the uppermost edge of the boat's side.
TermHydrofoil
DefinitionA lifting surface on the hull that reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency.
TermPropeller
DefinitionA rotating blade used to propel a boat through the water.
TermPFD types
DefinitionDifferent types of personal flotation devices, such as Type I, II, III, IV, and V.
TermBridge clearance
DefinitionThe vertical distance between the waterline and the lowest point of a bridge.
TermFoul weather gear
DefinitionWaterproof clothing designed to protect boaters in inclement weather.
TermEddy
DefinitionA circular current of water formed when the main current is obstructed.
TermLeeward
DefinitionThe side or direction away from which the wind is blowing.
TermBowline
DefinitionA common knot used to secure a line to a fixed object or to form a fixed loop.
TermFender
DefinitionA cushioning device used to protect a boat's hull from damage when docking.
TermDocking
DefinitionThe process of maneuvering and securing a boat at a dock.
TermMooring
DefinitionSecuring a boat to a fixed object, such as a buoy or dock, using lines or chains.
TermNavigation rules
DefinitionRules and regulations governing the safe operation of vessels on the water.
TermHypothermia prevention
DefinitionTechniques to prevent or minimize the risk of hypothermia, such as wearing appropriate clothing.
TermBoating safety certificate
DefinitionA document proving that a boater has successfully completed a boating safety course and met the requirements for operating a boat in North Dakota.