Sailing
What is the part of a boat that is used to steer.
The rudder.
Which stroke is used to kayak backwards?
Backstroke or Reverse stroke
What do you do with your rubbish when leaving a hut?
Take your rubbish home.
What is the difference between a stalactite and a stalagmite.
Stalactites come down from the roof and stalagmites come up from the floor.
Why shouldn't you pitch tents if the ground is wet.
The tent pegs can't hold themselves in the ground.
What's good wind for sailing.
10 to 15 knots (about 18.52 to 28 km/h.
How can you tell if your life jacket has been put on properly.
Get a buddy to lift you by the life jacket and if it slips up pat the ears then it is to big.
In New Zealand, what do the orange triangular markers represent while tramping?
An official tramping track.
What is the longest cave in the North Island, New Zealand.
Gardner's Gut
What does PFD stand for?
Personal Flotation Device
How fast can the average optimist go.
4 to 6 knots (about 7.5 to 11.5 km/h).
What is the average kayaking speed of an 11–14 year old.
3.2 to 4.8 km/h (1.7 to 2.6 knots)
What is the average walking speed of an 11-14 year old with a 6 kg back pack on.
4.3 to 4.9 km/h (1.2 to 1.35 m/s)
What is the average outdoor rock climbing speed of a 11-14 year old.
0.8 to 1.5 m/s
How do you know when a tsunami is coming.
If you feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand or a long quake lasting over a minute, see the ocean suddenly recede or rise, or hear a loud roaring sound from the sea.
How do you tell when a gust is coming while sailing.
If you see darker patches of water upwind.
What is the average rowing speed of a group of 7 11–14 year olds in a wooden cutter.
5.5 to 7.5 km/h (3 to 4 knots)
What is the common definition of Leave No Trace when outdoors.
Only leave your footprints behind.
What is a rack when caving.
A ladder like metal abseiling device attached to you with the rope weaving through it used to increase friction and slow your fall.
How do you know if a landslide is coming.
By watching for sudden changes in the landscape or strange noises from hillsides.
What is the average speed of the fastest type of sailboat.
30 to 40 knots (55.56 to 74.08 km/h).
What is the average stand up paddle boarding speed for a 11-14 year old.
4 to 5.6 km/h (2.2 to 3 knots)
What are the principles of the New Zealand Outdoor Safety Code?
What is a rack when climbing.
The total selection of safety gear a climber carries attached to their harness or a gear sling.
Why does the weather change so fast in the mountains.
Tall peaks act as giant physical walls that force warm winds upward, as air rises, it cools rapidly, turns moisture into clouds, and creates sudden storms.