Question 1

Port

Accepted Answer

The left side of a vessel when facing forward.

Question 2

Starboard

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The right side of a vessel when facing forward.

Question 3

Bow

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The forward part of a vessel.

Question 4

Stern

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The rear part of a vessel.

Question 5

Draft

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The depth of a vessel's keel below the waterline.

Question 6

PFD

Accepted Answer

Personal Flotation Device, such as a life jacket or life vest.

Question 7

Vessel

Accepted Answer

Any watercraft, including boats, ships, and personal watercraft.

Question 8

Buoys

Accepted Answer

Floating markers used for navigation and marking hazards.

Question 9

Lateral Markers

Accepted Answer

Buoys or beacons that mark the edges of safe water areas.

Question 10

Cardinal Markers

Accepted Answer

Buoys or beacons that indicate the location of hazards.

Question 11

Sound Signal

Accepted Answer

Audible signals used to communicate between vessels.

Question 12

Nautical Chart

Accepted Answer

A map used for navigation on the water.

Question 13

Towing

Accepted Answer

The act of pulling another vessel or object behind a boat.

Question 14

Right of Way

Accepted Answer

The privilege of one vessel over another to proceed in a certain direction.

Question 15

Navigation Lights

Accepted Answer

Lights used to indicate a vessel's position and course at night.

Question 16

Anchoring

Accepted Answer

Securing a vessel in place using an anchor.

Question 17

Whistle Signal

Accepted Answer

A specific sound signal used for communication between vessels.

Question 18

Wake

Accepted Answer

The waves created by a moving vessel.

Question 19

Hypothermia

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A dangerous drop in body temperature caused by exposure to cold water or weather.

Question 20

Vessel Registration

Accepted Answer

The process of officially documenting a boat with the state or federal government.

Question 21

Navigation Rules

Accepted Answer

Regulations that govern the operation of vessels on the water.

Question 22

Alcohol

Accepted Answer

Operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol is illegal and dangerous.

Question 23

Water Skiing

Accepted Answer

A recreational activity where a person is pulled behind a boat on skis.

Question 24

Man Overboard

Accepted Answer

A situation where a person falls or is thrown into the water from a vessel.

Question 25

Marine Radio

Accepted Answer

A communication device used by boaters to contact other vessels or authorities.

Question 26

Hypalon

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A type of material commonly used in inflatable boats.

Question 27

Tide

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The rise and fall of sea levels caused by gravitational forces.

Question 28

EPIRB

Accepted Answer

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, used to alert rescuers in case of emergency.

Question 29

Distress Signal

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A signal indicating that a vessel is in immediate danger and requires assistance.

Question 30

Fire Extinguisher

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

Question 31

Chartplotter

Accepted Answer

Electronic navigation equipment that displays a vessel's position on a chart.

Question 32

GPS

Accepted Answer

Global Positioning System, a satellite-based navigation system.

Question 33

VHF Radio

Accepted Answer

Very High Frequency radio used for communication between vessels and authorities.

Question 34

Navigation Aid

Accepted Answer

Any device or structure used to assist in navigation, such as a lighthouse or buoy.

Question 35

Fog Signal

Accepted Answer

A sound signal used to indicate a vessel's presence in foggy conditions.

Question 36

PWC

Accepted Answer

Personal Watercraft, also known as a jet ski or wave runner.

Question 37

Fueling

Accepted Answer

The process of adding fuel to a vessel's tank.

Question 38

Distress Call

Accepted Answer

A radio communication indicating an immediate threat to the safety of a vessel.

Question 39

Navigation Rules

Accepted Answer

Regulations that govern the operation of vessels on the water.

Question 40

Restricted Area

Accepted Answer

A designated area where access is limited or prohibited for safety reasons.

Question 41

Elevation

Accepted Answer

The height of a land feature or point above sea level.

Question 42

Marine Sanitation Device

Accepted Answer

A system used to treat and dispose of onboard sewage.

Question 43

Vessel Identification Number

Accepted Answer

A unique identifier assigned to a registered boat.

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