Overhanging part of a vessel's stern. The area of the upper deck of a ship that is nearest the stern.

An enterprise in which there is a risk of loss.

The direct sailing line in which a racing mark or buoy can be fetched while sailing the desired course

A journey made at sea by a vessel, usually including both the outbound and homebound passages.

A short strut on a mast angled forward at about 45

A loop or hole which is spliced or tied on the end of a line

(1) Old nickname for a sailor, who would treat his canvas coats and hats with tar as a protection against the weather. (2) The distilled residue of gum extracted from pine trees, used for preserving many things.

Also known as a steaming light. The masthead light is a white light that is visible for an arc extending across the forward 225

A brand of lightweight anchor. It has pivoting flukes that dig into the ground as tension is placed on the anchor.

Strong offshore current extending to the shore.

Navy term meaning Officer of the deck.

Metal or wooden peg inserted in gunwale of a boat for an oar to heave against when rowing without crutch or rowlock.

A line used to hoist or lower a sail, flag or spar. The tightness of the halyard can affect sail shape.

Is the pressure existing at a given temperature in a closed vessel containing a liquid and the vapor from that liquid after equilibrium conditions have been reached. It is dependent only on temperature and must be determined experimentally.

A spring line from the stern of a boat to mid ships to stop forward movement

The line by which a boat is connected to a mooring buoy; a short rope hanging from a spar having at its free end a spliced thimble or a block. Sometimes called "Pennant".

Insufficient number of crew; shorthanded.

A threaded, adjustable fitting, used for stays, lifelines and sometimes other rigging. It is used to to maintain correct tension on standing rigging. Can also be used to pull objects together.

Condensation which occurs when a ship sails from a cool to a relatively warm climate.

A compressor belonging to the group of dynamic compressors. Characterized by having its flow in the axial direction.