A flat bottomed, blunt nosed dinghy (or small boat).

A sudden burst of wind stronger than the current wind conditions.

A change in the wind direction.

The part of a ship's rigging which is permanently secured and immovable; e.g. stays, shrouds, etc.

A flying bridge on top of a pilothouse or chart house.

A draft that matures either a certain number of days after acceptance or a certain number of days after the date of the draft.

The general preparation of a vessel to make ready for the sea in all respects.

Going toward the direction of the wind, by alternate tacks.

When a boat has two separate fins, instead of a centerboard or keel, they are referred to as bilge boards.

A painted stripe along the waterline delineating the topside from the bottom paint

Voyage made in varying directions. To sail in various directions for pleasure, in search, or for exercise.

Any steel bar or column, fitted vertically, to support a deck, or any part of a ship's structure. Also called a stanchion.

The erection or superstructure fitted about amidship on the upper deck of a ship. The officer's quarters, staterooms and accommodations are usually in the bridge house.

A large net with its mouth held open, towed by a trawler along the bottom to catch bottom fish.

The individual or firm that issues a draft and thus stands to receive payment.

Is a process taking place under constant volume. To raise the pressure from state 1 to state 2, heat must be added. The pressure change is proportional to the change in temperature.

An individual with specific knowledge of a harbor, canal, river or other waterway, qualified to guide vessels through the region. Some areas require that boats and ships be piloted by a licensed pilot.

Present a rate proposal to a conference meeting for adoption as a conference group rate.

An audible or visual discharge at a pressure slightly lower than the set pressure on a valve. Warns the operator that the valve is about to open.

(1) To fill a space (room) with water; (2) A rising tide.