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Boating Terms Quiz
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Undergraduate 1
01/12/2014

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Abaft
Definition
A direction toward the stern.
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Abeam
Definition
A direction at right angles to the pleasure craft.
Term
Aid to Navigation
Definition
Any device or object, outside the pleasure craft, that can be used for navigation. It may be placed specifically for navigation, or it may be a man-made or a natural structure not specifically placed for navigation purposes.
Term
All Round Light
Definition
A navigation light on a pleasure craft showing an unbroken arc of the horizon over 360 degrees.
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Anchor
Definition
A device used to hold a pleasure craft in position by attaching it to the bottom, using line or chain.
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Anchor Light
Definition
A white light on a pleasure craft showing an unbroken arc of the horizon over 360 degrees.
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Astern
Definition
A direction behind the stern.
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Beam
Definition
The width of a pleasure craft
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Bilge
Definition
Nearly horizontal portion of the vessel's bottom, inside or out.
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Bitter End
Definition
The last part of a cable, rope or chain left on deck (wrapped around a bitt) when the remainder is overboard.
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Bow
Definition
The forward portion of the pleasure craft.
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Buoy
Definition
Floating Aid to Navigation
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Compass
Definition
Instrument, magnetic or electronic, used for finding directions.
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Displacement Hull
Definition
Hull form designed to move through the water.
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Draft
Definition
The depth of water required to float a pleasure craft freely.
Term
Fenders
Definition
Devices used to protect the side of a pleasure craft and absorb shock.
Term
Gale Warning
Definition
Sustained winds at speeds from 34 to 47 knots inclusive.
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Give-Way Vessel
Definition
The pleasure craft that must yield in any crossing, overtaking or meeting situation.
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Hull
Definition
Main body of the pleasure craft not including masts, sails, rigging, equipment or machinery.
Term
Hypothermia
Definition
Medical condition caused by the body losing heat faster than it can produce heat.
Term
Leeward
Definition
Downwind, away from the wind.
Term
Light Winds
Definition
Sustained winds at speeds less than 15 knots.
Term
Mayday
Definition
International emergency radio call for life-threatening distress.
Term
Masthead Light
Definition
White light on pleasure craft centreline showing an arc of visibility for a total of 225 degrees, from dead ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on port and starboard sides.
Term
Moderate Winds
Definition
Sustained winds at speeds from 15 to 19 knots inclusive.
Term
Navigation Lights
Definition
See Masthead Light, Sidelights, Sternlight, Running Lights.
Term
Operator
Definition
The person in charge of, and in control of, a pleasure craft who is responsible for the pleasure craft.
Term
Personal Watercraft
Definition
Atype of pleasure craft featuring an enclosed hull with no cockpit and a water jet drive. It is designed to be used by one or more people who stand, straddle or kneel during its operation.
Term
PFD
Definition
Personal Flotation Device.
Term
Planning Hull
Definition
Hull form designed to operate on top of the water.
Term
Pleasure Craft
Definition
Any manner of boat, vessel or watercraft that is designed primarily for pleasure use and does not carry passengers or goods for hire, reward, remuneration or any object of profit
Term
Port
Definition
The left side of the pleasure craft when facing forward.
Term
Power Driven Vessel
Definition
Any vessel propelled by machinery. (Collision Regulations, Rule 3, General Definitions)
Term
Rode
Definition
Line or chain that connects the anchor to the pleasure craft.
Term
Rudder
Definition
Underwater device used to steer a pleasure craft.
Term
Rules of the Road
Definition
Marine rules for preventing collisions.
Term
Running Lights
Definition
Lights that must be displayed when a vessel is underway at night or in restricted visibility.
Term
Sailing Vessel
Definition
Any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used. (Collision Regulations, Rule 3, General Definitions)
Term
Sidelights
Definition
Red on the port, green on the starboard, showing an arc of visibility from dead ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on their respective sides.
Term
Small Craft Warning
Definition
Sustained winds at speeds from 20 to 33 knots inclusive.
Term
Stand-On Vessel
Definition
The pleasure craft with the right of way in any crossing, overtaking or meeting situation.
Term
Starboard
Definition
The right side of the pleasure craft when facing forward.
Term
Steerable Nozzle
Definition
Device that directs the discharge of the Personal Watercraft jet pump.
Term
Stern
Definition
The after portion of the pleasure craft
Term
Sternlight
Definition
White light at pleasure craft's stern showing an arc of visibility from dead astern to 67.5 degrees forward on both sides.
Term
Storm Warning
Definition
Sustained winds at speeds from 48 to 63 knots inclusive.
Term
Strong Winds
Definition
Sustained winds at speeds from 20 to 33 knots inclusive.
Term
Trip Plan
Definition
Document that outlines the pleasure craft's intended route and time of arrival. Usually includes vessel description and list of passengers. Given to a responsible person.
Term
Underway
Definition
A pleasure craft that is not at anchor or tied to shore.
Term
Wake
Definition
Disturbed column of water around and behind a pleasure craft as it makes its way through the water.
Term
Wash
Definition
Loose and broken water left behind by a pleasure craft including the water thrown aft by the propeller.
Term
Way
Definition
Actual movement of pleasure craft through the water as in, Making Way.
Term
Windward
Definition
Upwind, toward the wind
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