Crafts
On what paddlecraft does the paddler stand on a floating board and use a paddle to propel themselves through the water?
Stand Up Paddleboard
Drinking one alcoholic beverage on a boat is like drinking ______(how many) on land?
3
Every person on board a paddlecraft must be wearing what device?
PFD or personal flotation device
How many visual distress signals must you carry on board your paddlecraft?
3
The turning of a paddlecraft on its side or upside down is called what?
Capsizing
What type of paddlecraft uses a double ended paddle?
Kayak
Before any float trip one must always fill out a _______________ and give it to a responsible adult.
Float Plan
What navigation light is required for non-powered vessels under 23ft in length?
flashlight or lantern
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
What does RRR stand for?
Red Right Returning
In a kayak the heavier person should sit in the front or back of the paddlecraft?
Back
At what degree of angle should you go through high waves to prevent your boat from capsizing?
45 degrees
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
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
Leash
A lightweight narrow vessel typically pointed at both ends, propelled by one or more seated paddlers using a single bladed paddle.
Canoe
A person who is pale, cool, clammy skin and is sweating profusely is likely suffering from which of the following?
Heat Exhaustion
Every paddlecraft must include one sound producing device on board. What are the three types?
whistle, bell, or horn
Between the hours of sunset and sunrise every boater should have a VDS onboard their paddlecraft. What does VDS stand for?
Visual Distress Signal
What part of the paddlecraft should you secure equipment inside a canoe/kayak?
Hull
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
HELP or Heat Escape Lessening Posture
The recommended weight of all equipment, passengers, and fuel/motor assemblies equipped is on what piece of safety equipment?
_________________ Plate
Capacity Plate
What symbol or shape can be found on a "Keep-Out" Buoy? Draw it!
A diamond with crossing lines
What two colors and pattern are used on an Obstruction buoy?