Parts of a Canoe
Which side is stern and which side is bow?
The stern is the back and the bow is the front
Which side is starboard and which side is port?
Starboard is right and port is left
What is another term for the gunwale?
The gunwale is also called the gunnel
What ability should you have to do in case you fall?
You should be able to swim
What is the nose?
The front-facing part of the SUP
What is the water line?
Where the water would come up to when the canoe is in the water
What is the cockpit?
Where the person inside the craft sits
What is the part of the paddle where the shaft meets the blade?
The throat
What should you be wearing when you do any aquatic activity?
What is the tail?
The back-facing part of the SUP
What do aft and forward mean?
They are other terms for stern and bow
What is the difference of the kayaking paddle from most paddles?
The kayaking paddle has two blades
What is the difference from a SUP paddle and a canoe paddle?
SUPs generally have a longer shaft than a canoe paddle
What should you always have with you when swimming?
A buddy
What is the deck?
Where the person using the craft stands/sits
What is the gunwale?
It is the ledge on the side of the boat
It helps keep the kayak from drifting when launching or docking
What is the main difference of a canoe from a rowboat?
Why are skill groups needed on activities like these?
So that qualified supervision can put them in the correct area
Why is a fin useful?
It provides stability and maneuverability
What is the keel?
The very bottom of the hull of the boat
How should you enter and exit a kayak?
You can either put your side to the kayak and bring your leg over or straddle the kayak and bend your legs in
Do the forward and power stroke have any differences? If so, list them.
Yes, the power stroke requires you to flip the blade/ slice the water towards the end of the stroke
What is the first point of the 9 points of safety afloat?
Qualified supervision
Why is a leash needed?
So that the board doesn't drift off if you fall and injure or obstruct others