Lesson 1 - Know Your Boat

What is the term used for the left side of a boat when facing forward?

• Stern

• Bow

• Port

• Starboard

Which part of the boat emits an all-round white light?

• Bow

• Stern

• Gunwale

• Propeller

Which part of the boat is referred to as the 'bow'?

• The front end

• The rear end

• The left side

• The right side

Which part of the boat is referred to as the 'Stern'?

• The front end

• The rear end

• The left side

• The right side

What are the 'Red and Green Sidelights' used for on a boat?

• To indicate the boat's size

• To signal distress

• To indicate direction of travel

• To show where fishing nets are

Which part of the boat is referred to as the 'bow'?

• The front part

• The rear part

• The left side

• The right side

Where on the boat is the 'cleat' located?

• Near the bow

• On the gunwale

• At the stern

• On the port side

What is the function of the 'propeller' in a boat?

• To steer the boat

• To stop the boat

• To propel the boat forward

• To anchor the boat

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What is the term used to describe the width of a boat at its widest point as shown in the diagram?

• Draft

• Keel

• Beam

• Freeboard

Referring to the diagram, what is the term for the part of the boat that is submerged in water?

• Freeboard

• Beam

• Draft

• Keel