Question 1

Vessel

Accepted Answer

Any watercraft used for transportation on the water.

Question 2

Operator

Accepted Answer

Person in control of a vessel.

Question 3

Bow

Accepted Answer

Front of the vessel.

Question 4

Stern

Accepted Answer

Rear of the vessel.

Question 5

Port

Accepted Answer

Left side of the vessel when facing forward.

Question 6

Starboard

Accepted Answer

Right side of the vessel when facing forward.

Question 7

PFD

Accepted Answer

Personal Flotation Device; a life jacket or life vest.

Question 8

PWC

Accepted Answer

Personal Watercraft; a vessel operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling.

Question 9

Float Plan

Accepted Answer

A written document with details of your boating trip.

Question 10

Navigation Lights

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Buoy

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Nautical Mile

Accepted Answer

A unit of measurement used in maritime navigation, approximately 1.15 land miles.

Question 13

No-Wake Zone

Accepted Answer

An area where vessels must proceed at a slow speed to prevent wake.

Question 14

Wake

Accepted Answer

The waves created by a moving vessel.

Question 15

Anchorage

Accepted Answer

A designated area for vessels to anchor and temporarily stop.

Question 16

VHF Radio

Accepted Answer

Very High Frequency radio used for communication on the water.

Question 17

Hypothermia

Accepted Answer

Dangerous lowering of body temperature due to exposure to cold water or weather.

Question 18

Whistle

Accepted Answer

Sound-producing device used for signaling on the water.

Question 19

Mariner's Compass

Accepted Answer

Navigational instrument used to determine direction.

Question 20

Fire Extinguisher

Accepted Answer

Device used to control or extinguish fires on a vessel.

Question 21

AIS

Accepted Answer

Automatic Identification System; a tracking system for vessels.

Question 22

Waterway Marker

Accepted Answer

Signage used to indicate navigational rules, hazards, or regulatory information.

Question 23

Paddles

Accepted Answer

Hand-held devices used for propelling a vessel manually.

Question 24

EPIRB

Accepted Answer

Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon; a distress signaling device.

Question 25

Inboard Motor

Accepted Answer

An engine located inside the vessel's hull.

Question 26

Outboard Motor

Accepted Answer

An engine attached to the transom of a vessel.

Question 27

Propeller

Accepted Answer

Rotating device that propels the vessel through the water.

Question 28

PFD Types

Accepted Answer

Different categories of personal flotation devices (e.g., Type I, II, III, IV, V).

Question 29

Life Ring

Accepted Answer

Buoyant ring used for rescue and emergency situations.

Question 30

Bridge Clearance

Accepted Answer

The vertical distance between the waterline and the lowest point of a bridge.

Question 31

Idle Speed

Accepted Answer

Slowest speed a vessel can maintain and still remain in control.

Question 32

Right of Way

Accepted Answer

The privilege of one vessel to proceed ahead of another.

Question 33

Capsizing

Accepted Answer

Overturning or flipping of a vessel.

Question 34

Freeboard

Accepted Answer

The vertical distance from the waterline to the upper deck level of a vessel.

Question 35

Seiche

Accepted Answer

Oscillations in an enclosed or partially enclosed body of water.

Question 36

Boating Under the Influence (BUI)

Accepted Answer

Operating a vessel while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Question 37

Fueling Safety

Accepted Answer

Safety precautions and procedures when refueling a vessel.

Question 38

Overboard

Accepted Answer

Going over the side or out of the vessel.

Question 39

Channel Marker

Accepted Answer

A navigational aid used to indicate safe passage through a waterway.

Question 40

Radar

Accepted Answer

Electronic device used to detect and locate objects, including other vessels.

Question 41

Hypoxia

Accepted Answer

Lack of oxygen in the body due to exposure to high altitudes or low oxygen environments.

Question 42

Stand-On Vessel

Accepted Answer

The vessel with the right of way in a crossing or meeting situation.

Question 43

Restricted Visibility

Accepted Answer

Reduced visibility due to weather conditions (e.g., fog, rain).

Question 44

Storm Surge

Accepted Answer

Abnormal rise of water level during a storm or hurricane.

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