A spring line tied from the boat to chain rode, usually near the water's surface. It helps disperse tension forces. It also prevents damage to the boat by ground tackle and can help in the retrieval of the ground tackle in heavy weather.

The last part of a rope or last link in an anchor chain.

A plastic payment card enabling the holder to obtain goods and services without the requirement to.

In sailboat racing, the mark or buoy that signifies one side of the starting line, opposite of the race committee boat.

A metal fitting with an arm that uses a spring to close automatically when connected to another object.

The highest navigation bridge. It usually includes an added set of controls above the level of the normal control station for better visibility.

The point of equilibrium of the total weight of a containership, truck, train or a piece of cargo.

The turbulent effect of air on the lee side of a sail when trimmed in too far.

A retail bank, such as Barclays, Lloyds TSB, HSBC or Nat West which provides services to companies.

A rope sewn into the luff or foot of a sail for use in attaching to the mast or boom.

In sailboat racing, a tactical maneuver to lock in a competitor by tacking on them in close proximity so they can not tack from under your boat and they start to lose speed due to your sails blocking their sails.

PSI - Pounds per square inch.

Literally, the act of complying with rules and regulations.

An anchor is said to bite when the flukes dig themselves into the ground and hold firm without dragging.

A board that can be raised and lowered by pivoting in a watertight box called the trunk or well to increase the draft and lateral area of the hull, preventing the boat from sliding sideways. Unlike a daggerboard, which lifts vertically, a centerboard pivo ...

Towards, near, or at the bow; Prefix denoting at, near, or toward the bow.

When the distance between the wave crests is less than normal.

The operation of secretly bringing goods into a country to avoid paying duty on the goods. Also applies to illicit goods.

Specially designed for the transport of chemicals.

A bend or hitch used to attach a line to a ring or spar so that by pulling the end of the line, the hitch will come free. This is done by passing a bight of the line under the other part so that when strain is applied the bight is jammed. A pull on the en ...