Part of the standing rigging that helps to support the mast laterally by running from the top of the mast to the side of the boat. Sailboats usually have one or more shrouds on each side of the mast. Some people call them side stays

The space between decks. The name of the deck or decks between the ceiling and main deck.

To ascertain the proper course to be steered to make the desired point or port. Shark's mouth

A line used to control the tension along a sail's luff in order to maintain proper sail shape.

A support wire running from the upper part of the mast to the bow of the boat designed to pull the mast forward. A forestay that attaches slightly below the top of the mast can be used to help control the bend of the mast. The most forward stay on the boa ...

A pneumatic device with a rotary output. Typically of a vane or rack-and-pinion construction.

Persons and property carried by transport lines.

Sideward force created by a spinning propeller.

Also rubbing strake or rub strake. An applied or thickened member at the rail, running the length of the boat; serves to protect the hull when alongside a pier or another boat.

The pressure at which a pressure operated valve begins to pass a gas.

The act of taking a ship on the high seas from those lawfully entitled to it.

Division of the circumference of the magnetic compass card into thirty-two points, each of 11

A piece of wood fitted in various places to act as a preventative to chafe.

The headings of a sailboat in relation to the wind, i.e., upwind, close reach, reach, broad reach, downwind.

Seller is responsible for the cost of placing the goods at a named point of exportation. Some European buyers use this form when they actually mean FOB vessel.

To take in the slack and secure the standing rigging.

The distance between frames.

On a square-rigged ship, a light weather sail set next above the topgallant-sail in fair weather.

The manner in which a shipment moves; i.e., the carriers handling it and the points at which the carriers interchange.

A sea running in a direction contrary to the wind, which can be confused and dangerous.