North Carolina Boating Education Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the front of a vessel called?

Starboard

Port

Bow (correct)

Stern

What is the rear of a vessel called?

Bow

Starboard

Port

Stern (correct)

Which direction does 'port' refer to?

Front

Right

Back

Left (correct)

Which direction does 'starboard' refer to?

Right Signup and view all the answers

What is the body of a vessel called?

Hull Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper edge of a vessel's side known as?

Gunwale Signup and view all the answers

What does 'beam' refer to in boating?

Maximum width of a vessel Signup and view all the answers

What is 'freeboard'?

Distance from water to lowest point of the boat where water could come on board Signup and view all the answers

What does 'draft' refer to?

Depth of water needed to float a vessel Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a propeller?

Rotates and powers a boat forward or backward Signup and view all the answers

What is the keel of a vessel?

Main centerline (backbone) of a vessel or the extension of hull that increases stability in the water Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in displacement mode?

A planing hull, when operated at very slow speeds, will cut through the water like a displacement hull. Signup and view all the answers

Describe plowing mode.

As speed increases, a planing hull will have a raised bow, reducing the operator's vision and throwing a very large wake. Signup and view all the answers

What is planing mode?

Your boat is in planing mode when enough power is applied so that the hull glides on top of the water. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Boating Terminology

Bow: The front part of a vessel, essential for navigation.
Stern: Refers to the rear section of a boat, important for docking and maneuvering.
Port: Indicates the left side of a vessel when facing forward, crucial for direction.
Starboard: The right side of a vessel when facing the front, important for navigation and communication.
Hull: The main body of a vessel, impacting buoyancy and stability at sea.
Gunwale: The upper edge of a boat's side, important for safety and support.
Cleat: A metal fitting used to secure ropes, essential for docking and anchoring.

Vessel Measurements

Beam: Refers to the maximum width of a vessel, affecting stability and space on board.
Freeboard: The distance from the waterline to the lowest point of the boat's deck, crucial for preventing water entry.
Draft: Indicates the depth of water required for a vessel to float, essential for safe navigation in shallow waters.

Propulsion and Stability

Propeller: The mechanism that rotates to drive a boat forward or backward, critical for propulsion.
Keel: The main structural element of a vessel that enhances stability, also aids in direction.

Vessel Modes

Displacement Mode: A planing hull operates like a displacement hull at slow speeds, cutting through water efficiently.
Plowing Mode: Occurs at increased speeds where the bow rises, reducing forward visibility and creating a large wake; should be avoided to maintain control.
Planing Mode: Achieved when sufficient power is applied, allowing the hull to glide on the water's surface; speed varies between different vessels.

Hull Types

Flat Bottom Hull: A type of hull that provides stability in calm conditions, best suited for shallow waters.

Description

Test your knowledge of essential boating terminology with these flashcards designed for the North Carolina Boating Education License Course. Each card provides a defined word that is crucial for understanding vessel operations and safety. Perfect for students preparing for their boating license exam.