Acronyms - Main

Question 1

What does the acronym ‘GPS’ stand for in sailing?

Answer 1

Global Positioning System

Question 2

True or False: ‘VHF’ is used for communication on boats.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: ‘AIS’ stands for __________.

Answer 3

Automatic Identification System

Question 4

What is the purpose of the ‘BIM’ in sailing instruments?

Answer 4

Bow Indicator Module

Question 5

What does ‘TWA’ represent in sailing terminology?

Answer 5

True Wind Angle

Question 6

What does the acronym ‘NMEA’ stand for?

Answer 6

National Marine Electronics Association

Question 7

True or False: ‘SOG’ indicates?

Answer 7

Speed Over Ground

Question 8

Fill in the blank: ‘COG’ stands for __________.

Answer 8

Course Over Ground

Question 9

What does ‘KTS’ measure in sailing?

Answer 9

Knots, a measure of speed

Question 10

Multiple Choice: What does ‘MOB’ stand for? A) Man Overboard B) Main Objective Boat C) Marine Operational Base

Answer 10

A) Man Overboard

Question 11

What does ‘TWS’ refer to in sailing?

Answer 11

True Wind Speed

Question 12

‘VMG’ stands for?

Answer 12

Velocity Made Good

Question 13

What is the full form of ‘SOG’?

Answer 13

Speed Over Ground

Question 14

Fill in the blank: ‘PFD’ stands for __________.

Answer 14

Personal Flotation Device

Question 15

What does the acronym ‘BFT’ refer to in wind measurement?

Answer 15

Beaufort Scale

Question 16

What does ‘CWA’ stand for in weather reports?

Answer 16

Current Water Assessment

Question 17

Fill in the blank: ‘EPIRB’ stands for __________.

Answer 17

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon

Question 18

What does ‘LOA’ mean when referring to a boat?

Answer 18

Length Overall

Question 19

What is the function of a ‘Keel’ on a sailing vessel?

Answer 19

To provide stability and prevent sideways drift

Question 20

Multiple Choice: What does ‘SIS’ stand for? A) Sailing Instruction System B) Safety Information System C) Sailing Information System

Answer 20

B) Safety Information System

Question 21

What does ‘FWD’ indicate in sailing terms?

Answer 21

Forward

Question 22

True or False: ‘Halyard’ is used to raise and lower sails.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Fill in the blank: ‘RIB’ stands for __________.

Answer 23

Rigid Inflatable Boat

Question 24

What does ‘Tide’ refer to in sailing?

Answer 24

The rise and fall of sea levels caused by gravitational forces

Question 25

What is the purpose of a 'Sail Plan'?

Answer 25

To outline the configuration and layout of sails on a boat

Question 26

Multiple Choice: What does 'RMS' stand for? A) Royal Maritime Service B) Royal Mail Ship C) Registered Marine Ship

Answer 26

B) Royal Mail Ship

Question 27

What does 'CH' refer to in radio communication?

Answer 27

Channel

Question 28

What does the action of 'Furling' do?

Answer 28

Rolling up - Sails

Question 29

Fill in the blank: 'VPP' stands for __________.

Answer 29

Velocity Prediction Program

Question 30

What does 'SIS' stand for in navigation?

Answer 30

Sailing Instruction System

Question 31

What instrument measures wind speed

Answer 31

Anemometer

Question 32

What is the function of a 'Chart Plotter'?

Answer 32

To display navigational charts and GPS data

Question 33

What does 'Tide Table' provide?

Answer 33

Information on tidal changes at specific locations

Question 34

Fill in the blank: 'SWS' stands for __________.

Answer 34

Sea Water Salinity