you can only have three visual distress signals minimum..... http://wzus.ask.com/r?t=p&d=us&s=a&c=a&l=dir&o=0&ld=3380&sv=0a30051f&ip=4af97228&id=CCF5130218ECDE1AC3C27F5FE745F4FE&q=What+is+the+Minimum+vds%27s+on+board+a+boat%3F&p=1&qs=0&ac=3&g=274bY5Rf1QT9uu&en=in&io=3&ep=&eo=&b=alg&bc=&br=&tp=d&ec=10&pt=Visual%20Distress%20Signals%20-%20Arkansas%20Boating%20License%20Laws%20and%20Safety%20...&ex=tsrc%3Dtxtx&url=&u=http://www.boat-ed.com/ar/handbook/distressdevices.htm it shows you here if you paste this in the URL.
The minimum number of pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals (VDSs) required on board varies by jurisdiction. In the United States, for example, the minimum requirement is typically three pyrotechnic VDSs, which may consist of either three hand-held devices or a combination of hand-held and aerial signals. It's important to check your local regulations to determine the exact requirements for your area.
must be pistol-launched
A board towed behind a boat is called a Planer.
When on board and facing the front of the boat where is the stern
If you took a boat, you would have to drive or fly to the coast of your country and then board the boat. If you flew to Chile you would have to drive to the airport and then board the plane.
The gunwale is the top edge of the side of a boat.
I'm a boat geek, so a cuddy cabin is a boat with a small cabin on board
When on board a craft facing forward the starboard is on the right,
To go on a boat would be "to embark" or to "go on board." To go off the boat is to "disembark."
You should pass a fishing boat with minimum wake and away from fishing lines.
On a boat, when you are facing the front (the Bow,) the Stern is at your back.
The in board end of an anchor line attaches to the bow (ie front end) of the boat/ship. On a small boat such as a River Drift Boat, the anchor line may be attached to stern (ie back end). of the boat.