A small vessel fitted for towing.

A point located en route between two other points.

At right angles to the centerline of the boat; rowboat seats are generally athwart ships.

To make life onboard for the crew as uncomfortable as possible, by keeping them at work at all hours, often unnecessarily.

A light sail, such as a spinnaker, used to make the most of light following winds.

Reversing the position of an object or line.

A phrase preceding the signature of a drawer or endorser of a negotiable instrument; signifies that the instrument is passed onto subsequent holders without any liability to the endorser in the event of nonpayment or nondelivery.

A sailor's paradise where amusements were plentiful, and the women were accommodating.

Seaman's scornful name for any lead of a rope by which effort is lost or wasted.

A light line used for hauling over a heavier rope or cable.

An instrument that can be modified or cancelled at any moment without notice to and agreement of the beneficiary, but customarily includes a clause in the credit to the effect that any draft negotiated by a bank prior to the receipt of a notice of revocat ...

(1) To bind a line with marline, cord, twine, wire, or other "small stuff" to prevent accidental opening or unraveling (2) To freeze up, as a valve.

A seat or brace running laterally across the width of a rowing boat.

Fog over land caused by condensation of vapor in the air above cooler ground.

Sundays, holidays excluded

Wind coming from the north.

Above sea level

A boat which uses the wind as its primary means of propulsion.

Unlit navigational aids for use during the day. They mark a bearing to a channel when they are lined up one above the other. Leading lights are lighted at night and serve the same purpose.

One who earns his living by service at sea.