Crafts
Safety
Equipment
Buoys/Flags/VDS
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100

On what paddlecraft does the paddler stand on a floating board and use a paddle to propel themselves through the water?

Stand Up Paddleboard

100

Drinking one alcoholic beverage on a boat is like drinking ______(how many) on land?

3

100

Every person on board a paddlecraft must be wearing what device?

PFD or personal flotation device

100

How many visual distress signals must you carry on board your paddlecraft?

3

100

The turning of a paddlecraft on its side or upside down is called what?

Capsizing

200

What type of paddlecraft uses a double ended paddle?

Kayak

200

Before any float trip one must always fill out a _______________ and give it to a responsible adult.

Float Plan

200

What navigation light is required for non-powered vessels under 23ft in length?

flashlight or lantern

200

If your paddlecraft extends past the end of your vehicle while on the roof rack of your car you must attach what to the end of your paddlecraft?

A red flag

200

What does RRR stand for?

Red Right Returning

300

In a kayak the heavier person should sit in the front or back of the paddlecraft?

Back

300

At what degree of angle should you go through high waves to prevent your boat from capsizing?

45 degrees

300

What are the two types of PFD's that are most commonly used for calm inland water when quick assistance or rescue is likely?

Type 2 and Type 3

300

What two colors is the diver down flag in the water, and the flag on the boat?

Red and White-flag in the water

Blue and White-flag on the boat

300
Don't forget to wear this device when you are stand up paddleboarding so you don't lose your board if you fall off.

Leash

400

A lightweight narrow vessel typically pointed at both ends, propelled by one or more seated paddlers using a single bladed paddle.


Canoe

400

A person who is pale, cool, clammy skin and is sweating profusely is likely suffering from which of the following?

Heat Exhaustion

400

Every paddlecraft must include one sound producing device on board.  What are the three types?

whistle, bell, or horn

400

Between the hours of sunset and sunrise every boater should have a VDS onboard their paddlecraft. What does VDS stand for? 

Visual Distress Signal

400

What part of the paddlecraft should you secure equipment inside a canoe/kayak?

Hull

500

What type of kayak has an open cockpit where the paddler climbs in and actually sits inside the hull of the kayak with his legs under the deck.

Sit In Kayak

500
Arms out to the side and knees up to the chest is called what position?

HELP or Heat Escape Lessening Posture

500

The recommended weight of all equipment, passengers, and fuel/motor assemblies equipped is on what piece of safety equipment?  

              _________________ Plate

Capacity Plate

500

What symbol or shape can be found on a "Keep-Out" Buoy? Draw it!

A diamond with crossing lines

500

What two colors and pattern are used on an Obstruction buoy?

Black and White vertical stripes