Kensuke's Kingdom - Sailing Terms

The __________ of the boat cuts through the waves as it moves forward.

• stern
• cockpit
• bow
• mast

The sailor changed the position of the __________ to catch more wind and increase speed.

• navigation

• rudder
• tanker
• mainsail

The __________ of the yacht was an experienced sailor who had been at sea for years.

• shipmate
• skipper
• galley
• buoyancy

Life jackets help improve a person’s __________, keeping them afloat in water.

• bow
• buoyancy
• tanker
• cockpit

The tall __________ held up the sails and swayed slightly with the wind.

• stern
• cockpit
• galley

• mast

The back part of the boat, known as the __________, often contains the engine.

• rudder
• stern
• tanker
• bow

The captain stood in the __________, steering the boat carefully through the storm.

• cockpit
• mainsail
• buoyancy
• mast

Good __________ is essential for a sailor to plan their route and avoid danger.

• shipmate
• navigation
• bow
• tanker

A huge oil __________ was spotted in the harbor, preparing to transport fuel across the ocean.

• galley
• yacht
• tanker
• rudder

The sudden __________ brought strong winds and high waves, making sailing dangerous.

• shipmate
• gale
• bow
• stern