Types of watercraft puzzles
Looking for free childrens’ boating activities? Our Types of Watercraft Puzzles show your child different ways to enjoy boating!
Parts of a Powerboat – Rib
Find out all the parts of a Powerboat (RIB – Rigid Inflatable Boat) with our fun poster & activity! Great for powerboat theory on level 2.
IRPCS Activity 1 Avoid a Crash
IRPCS – Avoid a crash! IRPCS stands for the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea – in basic terms, they are the rules of the Maritime ‘road’. They give us a framework to help prevent collisions. This activity is a great way to test knowledge of the rules of the road – […]
IRPCS Basics
IRPCS Basics Poster IRPCS stands for the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea – in basic terms, they are the rules of the Maritime ‘road’. They give us a framework to help prevent collisions. Whereas the actual IRPCS document is many pages long, with some complicated text, we have simplified and condensed […]
Which Knot?
Which knot? activity. This activity tests learners understanding of different knot types and their uses. It encourages more focused thought processes to consciously decide which knot would work best in given situations, based on their knowledge of the pros and cons for each knot. There are 5 scenarios that apply to common boating knot uses […]
How many knots?
How many knots can you find? This activity is aimed at younger learners – whether they know their nautical knots or knot(!) Get your students to count all of the knots that look the same and enter the totals in the text at the bottom – be careful, some look similar! It’s a great way […]
How to tie knots
How to tie knots poster. Can you tie knots? Or can you knot? (Sorry, not sorry) Whether you are an instructor teaching the beginner levels, or have just started doing watersports yourself, this poster displays the basic knots in a clear, understandable way. The diagrams show how to tie the main starter knots and techniques […]
Nautical Puzzles
Our Nautical puzzles pack is all about general nautical terms! Used by pirates and sea monsters etc. The pack includes three puzzles: an anagram puzzle, (where you’ll need to solve the anagrams to reveal the points, that then need to be fitted into a crossword), A word search for young learners and a regular word […]
Tide terms activity
Tide terms labelling activity. This activity is great for beginners just getting to grips with all the different terms related to tides. If you’ve recently started boating on tidal waters you will know that tide can have a big impact on your direction, speed and safety. So knowing about tide is vital both for pleasure […]
How to use a Tide Table
Sand To Salt How to use a Tide Table. Do you know how to use a tide table? This information sheet explains all the different elements of a tide table and then shows how to use one in practice. Whether you are an instructor teaching the beginner levels, or have just started doing watersports yourself, […]