Circular iron band used to hold a bowsprit on the stem of a sailing vessel.

To bagpipe the mizzen, is to lay it aback by bringing the sheet to the weather mizzen rigging.

A machine employing two or more stages.

A projecting aperture at the end of a tube, pipe etc. serving as an outlet for compressed air. Reduces the demand on the compressor by generating the highest thrust and volume for the lowest possible air consumption.

Ropes hung and used for assistance in ascending and descending.

A wind shift that forces a boat to sail below its mean wind course.

CFM flowing through the compressor inlet filter or inlet valve under rated conditions

Distance at sea is measured in nautical miles, which are about 6067.12 feet, 1.15 statute miles or exactly 1852 meters. Nautical miles have the unique property that a minute of latitude is equal to one nautical mile - Measurement of speed is done in knots ...

The direction to which a compass points. Magnetic north differs from true north because the magnetic fields of the planet are not exactly in line with the north and south poles. Observed differences between magnetic and true north is known as magnetic var ...

A lubricating oil made with synthetic base stocks.

Nautical name for an anchor. Originally, was a stone used as an anchor.

The Captain of a vessel. Highest officer aboard ship. Oversees all ship operations. Keeps ships records. Handles accounting and bookkeeping. Takes command of vessel in inclement weather and in crowded or narrow waters. Handles communications.

The compression of an air actuator (air spring) below its design height.

A life-threatening condition where there is loss of body heat; the greatest danger for anyone in the water. As the body loses its heat, body functions slow down, and this can quickly lead to death.

A tiller or a wheel generally installed on the bridge or wheelhouse of a ship to turn the rudder during manoeuvering and navigation. It is in fact the steering wheel of the ship.

To break loose from a mooring, anchor or docking.

U.S. Customs' automated program under AMS. It allows for electronic reporting of inbound (foreign) cargoes in the U.S.

In sailing, to be lifted by a wind shift that allows your boat to be lifted closer to the wind where by it allows you to sail a shorter distance to the next mark, buoy or finish line

Recapitulation of the terms and conditions agreed

(1) In good condition. (2) To adjust to proper shape or size.