#1
What does 'port' refer to in boating terminology?
The right side of the boat when facing forward
The left side of the boat when facing forward
The back of the boat
The front of the boat
#2
What is a 'bow' on a boat?
The rear part of the boat
The front part of the boat
The left side of the boat
The right side of the boat
#3
What is the 'transom' of a boat?
The front of the boat
The back of the boat
The left side of the boat
The right side of the boat
#4
What is a 'rudder' used for on a boat?
Stabilizing the boat
Generating power
Steering the boat
Anchoring the boat
#5
What does 'knot' refer to in boating?
A type of measurement for boat speed
A type of sail
A type of knot used to secure lines
A type of buoy
#6
What is the 'hull' of a boat?
The steering mechanism
The front part of the boat
The main body of the boat
The left side of the boat
#7
What does 'headway' mean in boating?
Moving in the direction of the boat's stern
Moving in the direction of the boat's bow
Moving sideways
Stopping the boat
#8
What is a 'cleat' used for on a boat?
Securing lines or ropes
Steering the boat
Anchoring the boat
Navigating shallow waters
#9
What is the 'beam' of a boat?
The width of the boat at its widest point
The length of the boat
The height of the boat
The depth of the boat
#10
What does 'astern' mean in boating terminology?
Ahead of the boat
Behind the boat
To the right side of the boat
To the left side of the boat
#11
What does 'tacking' mean in sailing?
Turning the boat away from the wind
Turning the boat into the wind
Moving straight with the wind
Stopping the boat
#12
What is 'freeboard' on a boat?
The height of the boat's topsides above the waterline
The distance between the boat's bow and stern
The width of the boat
The depth of the boat
#13
In boating, what does 'scupper' refer to?
A small boat for emergency use
A type of knot
A drainage hole on the deck to prevent water buildup
A type of sail
#14
What is the purpose of a 'binnacle' on a boat?
Storing food supplies
Storing navigation equipment like a compass
Storing fishing gear
Storing emergency equipment
#15
What does 'draft' refer to in boating?
The amount of alcohol consumed by the crew
The depth of a boat's keel below the waterline
The speed at which the boat is moving
The angle of the boat's hull
#16
What is a 'block' used for on a boat?
Anchoring the boat
Securing lines or ropes
Steering the boat
Changing the direction of a line
#17
What is a 'windlass' used for on a boat?
Steering the boat
Securing lines or ropes
Anchoring the boat
Raising and lowering the anchor
#18
What does 'heaving to' mean in sailing?
Speeding up the boat
Slowing down the boat
Stopping the boat
Maintaining a balanced position in rough weather