General sailing

General sailing

Terms used to sail, navigate, and maintain a sail boat.

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General sailing

dinghy-man

Sailing; General sailing

The man who has charge of the dinghy of a yacht, whose duty it is to go on shore on errands.

after rake

Sailing; General sailing

Contrary to fore rake. The rake or overhang the stern post has abaft the heel of the keel. To incline sternwards.

rough-tree rail

Sailing; General sailing

The top rail fitted to the stanchion above the bulwarks.

land lubber

Sailing; General sailing

A person living on land and unacquainted with the duties of a seaman; also an awkward loutish country sort of person who on board ship cannot get into the ways of a seaman.

diagonal braces

Sailing; General sailing

Strengthening straps of metal that cross the frames of a vessel diagonally.

Vessel in motion, not moored or aground. Moving through the water under the influence of the wind, steam, or oars. Sometimes wrongly written under-weigh. It is said a vessel may be under-weigh when ...

fo'c'sle

Sailing; General sailing

An abbreviation of forecastle. Refers to that portion of the cabin which is farthest forward. In square-riggers often used as quarters for the crew. In the early days of sail a castle like structure ...