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| A direction toward the stern. |
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| A direction at right angles to the pleasure craft. |
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| Any device or object, outside the pleasure craft, that can be used for navigation. It may be placed specifically for navigation, or it may be a man-made or a natural structure not specifically placed for navigation purposes. |
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| A navigation light on a pleasure craft showing an unbroken arc of the horizon over 360 degrees. |
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| A device used to hold a pleasure craft in position by attaching it to the bottom, using line or chain. |
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| A white light on a pleasure craft showing an unbroken arc of the horizon over 360 degrees. |
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| A direction behind the stern. |
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| The width of a pleasure craft |
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| Nearly horizontal portion of the vessel's bottom, inside or out. |
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| The last part of a cable, rope or chain left on deck (wrapped around a bitt) when the remainder is overboard. |
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| The forward portion of the pleasure craft. |
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| Floating Aid to Navigation |
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| Instrument, magnetic or electronic, used for finding directions. |
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| Hull form designed to move through the water. |
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| The depth of water required to float a pleasure craft freely. |
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| Devices used to protect the side of a pleasure craft and absorb shock. |
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| Sustained winds at speeds from 34 to 47 knots inclusive. |
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| The pleasure craft that must yield in any crossing, overtaking or meeting situation. |
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| Main body of the pleasure craft not including masts, sails, rigging, equipment or machinery. |
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| Medical condition caused by the body losing heat faster than it can produce heat. |
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| Downwind, away from the wind. |
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| Sustained winds at speeds less than 15 knots. |
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| International emergency radio call for life-threatening distress. |
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| White light on pleasure craft centreline showing an arc of visibility for a total of 225 degrees, from dead ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on port and starboard sides. |
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| Sustained winds at speeds from 15 to 19 knots inclusive. |
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| See Masthead Light, Sidelights, Sternlight, Running Lights. |
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| The person in charge of, and in control of, a pleasure craft who is responsible for the pleasure craft. |
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| Atype of pleasure craft featuring an enclosed hull with no cockpit and a water jet drive. It is designed to be used by one or more people who stand, straddle or kneel during its operation. |
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| Personal Flotation Device. |
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| Hull form designed to operate on top of the water. |
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| Any manner of boat, vessel or watercraft that is designed primarily for pleasure use and does not carry passengers or goods for hire, reward, remuneration or any object of profit |
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| The left side of the pleasure craft when facing forward. |
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| Any vessel propelled by machinery. (Collision Regulations, Rule 3, General Definitions) |
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| Line or chain that connects the anchor to the pleasure craft. |
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| Underwater device used to steer a pleasure craft. |
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| Marine rules for preventing collisions. |
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| Lights that must be displayed when a vessel is underway at night or in restricted visibility. |
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| Any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used. (Collision Regulations, Rule 3, General Definitions) |
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| Red on the port, green on the starboard, showing an arc of visibility from dead ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on their respective sides. |
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| Sustained winds at speeds from 20 to 33 knots inclusive. |
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| The pleasure craft with the right of way in any crossing, overtaking or meeting situation. |
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| The right side of the pleasure craft when facing forward. |
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| Device that directs the discharge of the Personal Watercraft jet pump. |
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| The after portion of the pleasure craft |
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| White light at pleasure craft's stern showing an arc of visibility from dead astern to 67.5 degrees forward on both sides. |
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| Sustained winds at speeds from 48 to 63 knots inclusive. |
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| Sustained winds at speeds from 20 to 33 knots inclusive. |
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| Document that outlines the pleasure craft's intended route and time of arrival. Usually includes vessel description and list of passengers. Given to a responsible person. |
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| A pleasure craft that is not at anchor or tied to shore. |
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| Disturbed column of water around and behind a pleasure craft as it makes its way through the water. |
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| Loose and broken water left behind by a pleasure craft including the water thrown aft by the propeller. |
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| Actual movement of pleasure craft through the water as in, Making Way. |
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