boating quiz

True or false? A halo around the moon is an indication that bad weather may be on its way.

How many U-boats did Germany commission during WWII? a. 354 b. 754 c. 954 d. 1154

In which harbour is the Onerahi Yacht Club situated?

What would you do if you heard the word “SECURITE” (say-cur-etay) on your VHF? a. Switch channels as someone is sending a secure message? b. Ignore it as it only concerns big ships c. Listen carefully as an important meteorological or navigational message is about to be broadcast

Turning your boat hard to port or starboard then turning hard the other way to bring the boat back the way you came is known as a Williamson Turn. During what type of emergency might you perform this manoeuvre?

Approximately how many New Zealand fairy terns exist in the world? a. 45,000 b. 4,500 c. 450 d. 45

What event did Gemma Jones represent New Zealand in at the 2016 Rio Olympics?

What’s the main advantage of having a polypropylene dinghy painter?

What watersport would you be doing if you performed a “tail grab”?

What letter does this flag represent?

Designed by Kiwi Peter Smith, what is the brand name of this anchor?

Where is Urupukapuka Island located?

Which best describes a bilge keel boat mean? a. a boat with a keel fastened through the bottom of the hull b. a dirty and unkempt yacht c. a yacht with twin keels

What type of boats were used to ferry brown kiwi to their new home on Motutapu Island last year?

What is the best time to cross a bar? a. slack water b. mid tide c. dawn d. midday

What is the Maori fish kuparu more commonly known as?

Do you legally have to wear a buoyancy aid on a stand-up-paddleboard (SUP)?

What is the common name of this shellfish?

Name the Irishman whose Vendée Globe challenge ended when he was dismasted 200nm from New Zealand on New Year’s Day 2017?

Who designed the Nova 28 keel boat?