Knots
Parts of the Boat
Parts of the Sail
Kayak Terminology
Rapids Classifications
100
A knot that utilizes a number in its name
What is Figure 8
100
The front of a sailboat
What is Bow
100
Bottom edge of a sail
What is Foot
100
A small human powered boat that is propelled forward using a two handed paddle
What is Kayak
100
Moving water with a few riffles and small waves. Few or no obstructions
What is Class l Rapid
200
This not has one and only purpose, to secure a line to the metal bracket on the dock
What is Cleat hitch
200
The back of a sailboat, also known as the stern
What is Aft
200
Top of a sail
What is Head
200
The act of swimming out of your kayak
What is Wet exit
200
Nearly impossible and very dangerous. For teams of experts only. Involves risk of life
What is Class Vl Rapid
300
This not has one and only purpose, to secure a line to the metal bracket on the dock
What is Trucker's hitch
300
A flat piece of material located beneath the boat used for steering, typically controlled by a wheel or tiller
What is Rudder
300
A precise point of sail and is when a boat is sailing directly downwind
What is Run
300
Worn by kayakers to seal off the cockpit of the kayak so that no water can enter while they're paddling
What is Spray skirt
300
Extremely difficult, long, and very violent rapids with highly congested routes, which should be scouted from shore
What is Class V Rapid
400
This type of knot will not come undone and makes a solid loop
What is Bowline
400
A horizontal pole at the bottom of the sail that is adjusted towards the direction of the wind in order to move either forwards or backwards
What is Boom
400
Front leading edge of a sail
What is Luff
400
A long piece of webbing used to pull kayaks to shore in a rescue situation
What is Tow leash
400
Long, difficult rapids with constricted passages
What is Class lV Rapid
500
This knot is used to tie a boat to a dock that does not have the metal bracket or cleat on the dock
What is Clove hitch
500
A triangular staysail set forward of the forward-most mast
What is Jib
500
Bottom aft corner of a sail
What is Clew
500
To fill with water
What is Swamp
500
Rapids with high, irregular waves. Narrow passages that often require precise maneuvering
What is Class lll Rapid
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