To spill the sails is to take the wind out of the sails, either by heading up into the wind, or by easing the sheets to the point where the sails can hold no wind.

Has to do with the properties of air-water vapor mixtures in the atmosphere.

(1) A spar. Such as a pole used to position a sail (e.g., spinnaker pole or whisker pole, which serves the same purpose for a jib). (2) One of the two points around which the earth spins, known as the north and south poles.

Under U.S. tax law, a corporation created to obtain tax exemption on part of the earnings of U.S. products in foreign markets. Must be set-up as a foreign corporation with an office outside the USA.

Abrasion, wear or damage to a line caused by rubbing against another object

Place where cargo leaves the care and custody of carrier.

A line running from near the top of the mast, used to hold the spinnaker pole in place.

Shortening of the old term "boatswain," an unlicensed member of the crew who supervises the work of the deck men under direction of the first mate.

A rope used for additional support or for additional securing, e.g., preventer stay.

A nautical guy, often a negative connotation.

Sailing as close to the wind as possible with all sails full and drawing.

Blower.

Synonymous for all practical purposes with "Intermodal."

Nickname for a dinghy

The cabin towards the front of the vessel.

A development of the carrack, with the high forecastle eliminated.

The portion of a safety/relief valve that surrounds the spring. The spring housing.

See Door-to-Door.

An invoice provided by a supplier prior to the shipment of merchandise, informing the buyer of the kinds and quantities of goods to be sent, their value, and specifications (weight, size, etc.).

British standard pipe tapered.