Chemical species slated to replace CFCs in the near future.

A familiar dish at sea before refrigeration was available. It was a stew of salt meat, broken biscuit, potatoes, onions and available spices.

To trim the sheets in.

The rules concerning which vessel has the right of way if there is a possibility of collision between two or more boats; written to prevent accidents and collisions; includes right of way, lights, pennants, and whistle signals

Placed at right angles to the keel, such as a transverse frame, transverse bulkhead, etc.

A slide which travels on a track to which the mainsheet may be attached. The sail shape can be subtly altered by changing the mainsheet position on the traveler.

Hundred weight (United States, 100 pounds: U.K.,112)

A keel that runs the length of the boat.

An extension to the tiller allowing the helmsman to steer while hiking. This may be desired for improved visibility or stability.

Term used in a voyage charter party, e.g. vessel shall proceed to Berth 2 at Falmouth.

(1) A longitudinal crack in a mast or other spar. (2) The shivers of a sail when sailing too close to the wind. (3) As a verb, to let it out.

The left side of the ship.

Maximum pressure a vessel, or air filter housing will withstand without bursting.

A marine insurance term meaning that the assurer will not allow payment for partial loss or damage to cargo shipments except in certain circumstances, such as stranding, sinking, collision or fire.

A measurement. Parts per billion

To abandon a ship at sea; to place people in a ship's boat or raft and leave them.

Metal or plastic pieces attached to a sail's luff that slide in a mast track to allow easy hoisting of the sail.

Millions of cubic feet per 24 hour.

The transverse partition between the cockpit and the cabin.

The point where the stem joins the forward end of the keel.