Quizzes

A Need for Speed
For whatever reason, humans are obsessed with speed. Stage a turtle race and we’ll cheer for the “fastest” critter off the line. And whatever the velocity, we like to tally the results. So test your knowledge with the following nautically themed speed questions.
Weighty Matters
If concrete sinks, why does a cement rowboat float? We’ll leave that one for your high school physics teacher to answer. Meanwhile, test your knowledge of some weights that might matter to mariners.
Flare Aware
When’s the last time you thought about a signal flare? Last Fourth of July when you thought about lighting off an expired parachute rocket? (Don’t do it.) Though often overlooked, signal flares are important tools in any boating arsenal. But how much do you really know about them?
Sailboats
Love ’em, hate ’em or leave ’em be. Whatever your opinion of wind-driven craft, they are a part of the nautical scene. As a competent skipper, you need to know the right course of action to follow when a meeting of the ways seems inevitable. Test your basic knowledge of power-and-sail interaction with the following quiz.
Night Lights
Darkness changes everything, especially on the water. Familiar landmarks disappear, and lights become your best source of reference — provided you know what to look for. Take the quiz to test your knowledge of navigating at night.