A valve which enables pressure to be reduced, or kept constant at a desired level.

The magnetic compass used by the navigator as a standard.

Scoop like devices used to direct air into and ventilate a boat.

A rope network.

The location from which the boat is steered, usually in the middle or at the stern of the boat.

The speed needed for a boat to begin planing.

An apparatus consisting of an outside shell and a sheave through which a rope may be passed (pulley).

In sailboat racing, to take to opposite tack of the rest of the fleet when behind, hoping that the wind will shift to your benefit.

To move ahead swiftly. To move ahead of another vessel quickly when underway.

Starboard.

Arrangements with a carrier for the acceptance and carriage of freight; i.e., a space reservation.

The world's largest exchange for futures contracts, in terms of the number of contracts traded.

An internal 'wall' between two departments of a bank or other financial institution which is.

A cone-tipped metal rod designed to be driven downward into deposited snow or firn. The measured amount of force required to drive the rod a given distance is an indication of the physical properties of the snow or firn.

The highest unlicensed rating in the deck department who has immediate charge of all deck hands and who in turn comes under the direct orders of the master or chief mate or mate.

Canvas or wood seat attached a halyard to raise and lower someone to work on the mast

Said of a vessel's anchor, or cable when the amount of cable out is not more than one-and-a-half times the depth of water.

block

A included angle between a rope and vertical plane of winch drum or warping end axial line, through the point at which rope leaves the drum or warping end

An official signature or seal affixed to certain documents by the consul of the country of destination.