The forward curve of the stem of a ship.

Slang term for a small swab made of rope and used for drying decks.

The practically steady winds blowing toward the equator, N.E. in the northern and SE. in the southern hemisphere.

A large solid post on a wharf or pier for securing mooring lines; the same when constructed on the deck of a ship.

A general term for provisions, materials and supplies used aboard ship for the maintenance of the crew, and for the navigation, propulsion and upkeep of the vessel and its equipment.

In water transportation, the deliberate sacrifice of cargo to make the vessel safe for the remaining cargo. Those sharing in the spared cargo proportionately cover the loss.

A statement listing the particulars of all shipments loaded for a specified voyage.

To calculate your position using time, the position of celestial bodies, and mathematical tables. Position is determined by measuring the apparent altitude of one of these objects above the horizon using a sextant and recording the times of these sighting ...

A pipe, tube or channel that conveys a substance (such as air throughout a building).2. Tubes used to move air, such as to ventilate an enclosed area.

A valve designed to prevent air volume and pressure from escaping the compressor tank back into compressor heads while compressor is not operating.

To luff or luff up is to head into the wind, causing sails to flutter.

A type of flag used to identify a boater's affiliation with a yacht club or boating organization.

A multihull with two hulls separated by a deck or crossbeams from which a trampoline is suspended; abbreviated "cat."

Near or toward the shore

Hinged extension of the tiller which allows the skipper to control the tiller while hiking or sitting forward.

Percentage of time a compressor unit can operate at full load over a thirty minute period.

The lowest charge that can be assessed to transport a shipment.

A solid adsorbent used for drying compressed air.

Hit by a wave over the stern; having a wave wash over the stern of the boat. This can be a very dangerous situation.

Small charts showing tidal stream directions and rate of flow.