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Range Beacons |
A set of at least two markers placed a distance apart at various intervals permanently installed to form a transit and used to indicate
a recommended track through dangerous or narrow waters. |
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Small craft warning |
Sustained wind speeds in the range of 20 to 33 knots inclusive as defined by Atmospheric Environment Service, Environment Canada. |
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Gale warning |
Sustained wind speeds in the range of 34 to 47 knots inclusive as defined by Atmospheric Environment Service, Environment Canada
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Storm warning |
Sustained wind speeds in the range of 48 to 63 knots inclusive as defined by Atmospheric Environment Service, Environment Canada
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Port |
The left side of a pleasure craft looking forward. |
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Hull |
The body of a pleasure craft exclusive of masts, sails, rigging, machinery and equipment. |
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Fenders |
Various devices serving to cushion the shocks and protect the side of a pleasure craft. |
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Pleasure craft |
A boat, a ship, a vessel, or any other description of water craft that is used exclusively for pleasure and
does not carry passengers or goods for hire, reward, remuneration or any object of profit. |
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Ahead |
Direction or position pointing forward of a pleasure craft
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Bow |
The forward part of a pleasure craft. |
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Underway |
A pleasure craft that is not at anchor or made fast to the shore. |
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Beam |
The width of a pleasure craft. |
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Power driven vessel |
Any vessel propelled by machinery as described in the Collision Regulations, rule 3. |
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Sailing vessel |
Any vessel under sail provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used.
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Windward side |
The side opposite to that on which the mainsail is carried or, in the case of a square-rigged vessel, the side opposite to that on
which the largest fore-and-aft sail is carried. |
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Code of signals Flag A |
The international diving flag (usually blue and white in colour) must be displayed by any vessel engaged in diving. A red and white flag carried on a buoy is used to mark areas where diving is in progress, although divers may stray from the boundaries
of the marked areas. The Code of signals Flag A is regulated under the Private Buoy Regulations. When encountered the operator of
a pleasure craft must keep well clear at slow speed.
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Passive Radar Reflector |
Pleasure craft that are under 20 metres in length or a craft which is constructed primarily of non-metallic
materials (wood or fiberglass), must be equipped with a passive radar reflector. The radar reflector must be mounted or suspended at a
height of not less than 4 metres above the water if practicable. Unless: You only operate in limited traffic conditions, daylight,
favourable environmental conditions and where compliance is not essential for the safety of the craft. OR: Unless
the small size of the craft or operation of the craft away from radar navigation make compliance impracticable.
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Wake |
The disturbed column of water around and behind a moving pleasure craft which is set into motion by the passage of a pleasure craft. |
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Wash |
The loose or broken water left behind a pleasure craft as it moves along and includes the water thrown aft by the propeller. |
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Abaft |
A direction toward the stern. |
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Astern |
A direction or position pointing behind a pleasure craft. |
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Draft |
The depth of water which a pleasure craft requires to float freely. |
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Light Winds |
Winds with speeds less than 12 knots as defined by Environment Canada. |
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Moderate Winds |
Wind speeds in the range of 12 to 19 knots as defined by Environment Canada.
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Operator |
The person in effective charge and control of a pleasure craft and who is responsible for the pleasure craft.
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Starboard |
The right side of a pleasure craft looking forward. |
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Stern |
The after part of a pleasure craft. |
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Strong Winds |
Sustained wind speeds in the range of 20 to 33 knots as defined by Environment Canada.
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