While I can’t provide verbatim excerpts from "The Boat Alabama: A Course on Responsible Boating," I can offer a general list of common boating terms that are usually covered in such educational materials. Here are some common boating terms:
- Aft: The back part of a boat.
- Bow: The front part of a boat.
- Starboard: The right side of the boat when facing the bow.
- Port: The left side of the boat when facing the bow.
- Stern: The rear part of the boat.
- Hull: The main body or frame of the boat.
- Deck: The flat surface that forms the floor of a boat.
- Keel: The backbone of the boat running along the center from bow to stern, providing stability.
- Beam: The widest part of the boat.
- Draft: The depth of water a boat needs to float, measured from the waterline to the lowest point of the hull.
- Regatta: A series of boat races.
- Mooring: Securing a boat to a fixed object in the water.
- Buoy: A floating marker used to indicate navigational hazards or channels.
- Skipper: The captain or person in charge of the boat.
- Fender: A cushion placed between the boat and a dock to prevent damage.
- Anchor: A device used to keep a boat in place in the water.
- Tide: The regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by gravitational forces.
- Navigational aids: Markers and signals that help with safe passage.
- VHF Radio: A radio used for communication on water.
- Life jacket: A personal flotation device worn for safety.
If you're looking for more specific terms or those that might be unique to the boating community in Alabama or any other area, please let me know!