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Chapter III - The BoatSection 1 - Terminology
Course Contents
I
  Introduction
II  Educational Objectives
How to Get Your Certification
III  The Boat
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2. Boat Types
3. How to measure length
4. Hull designs and uses
5. Types of hulls
6. Propulsion
7. Boat Capacity Plate
8. Engine Systems
9. Semi-Annual Safety Checklist
Review Quiz-3
IV  Legal Requirements
1. Registration and numbering
2. Required Equipment
2a. Personal Flotation Devices (PFD's)
2b. Navigation Lights
2c. Fire Extinguishers
2d. Ventilation
2e. Sound Signals
2f. Pollution Regulations
3. Recommended Equipment
Review Quiz-4
V  Preparation
1. Vessel Check List
2. Trailering
3. Awareness of environmental conditions
4. Float Plan
5. Preventive Maintenance
6. Fueling
Review Quiz-5
VI  Operations
1. Operator responsibility
1a. Courtesy
1b. Alcohol
2. Navigation Rules
2a. Definitions
2a. Seamanship
2a. Sound Signals
2b. Rules of the Road
2b. Meeting, Crossing & Overtaking
2c. Restricted Visibility
3. Aids to Navigation
Review Quiz-6
VII  Getting Underway
1. Line Handling and Marlinespike
2. Docking/Undocking Plan
3. Maneuvering Underway
4. Anchoring
5. Water Sports
6. Personal Watercraft
Review Quiz-7
VIII  Accidents
1. Fatal Vs Non-fatal
2. Accident Reports
3. Crew Overboard
4. Assistance from shore
5. Hypothermia
6. Fires on Board
7. First Aid
8. Rendering Assistance
9. Going Aground
Review Quiz-8
IX  Special Items
1. Vessel Emergency Repairs
2. Locks
3. Dams
4. Security
5. Sailing
Review Quiz-9
X  State Specific Requirements
Final Exam

Boating Basics
Glossary of Terms

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All across the country boating is growing each year as individuals and families discover the fun and enjoyment that this recreational pastime brings. Until now, however, very little knowledge has been acquired prior to actually getting underway. Although boating as a recreation provides hours of enjoyment, it can also be very dangerous if the individual participants are not aware of the safety factors which must be considered. It is the intent of this curriculum to lay out the basics that must be considered in order to make your boating experience a pleasant one.


Boating Terminology

Some important boating terms you should know are below. For additional term definitions please see the Boating Basics Glossary of Terms.

Basic Boating Terminology

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