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Chapter 1: Introduction to Boating Terminology
1.1   General Terminology 1.1   General Terminology 1.2   Vessel Terminology 1.3   Directions and Sectors when Afloat 1.3   Directions and Sectors when Afloat 1.4   More Nautical Terminology 1.4   More Nautical Terminology 1.5   Acts and Regulation in Canada 1.5   Acts and Regulation in Canada           Chapter 1 Review Quiz           Chapter 1 Review Quiz
Chapter 2: Required Safety Equipment
Chapter 3: Rules of the Road
Chapter 4: Aids to Navigation
Chapter 5: Before Heading out
Chapter 6: Underway
Chapter 7: Emergencies
Glossary: Study Guide Definitions and Terms

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