Stormy conditions, including rough, high seas and strong winds.

A charge made for lifting articles too heavy to be lifted by a ship's normal tackle.

(1) To lean over to one side, due to wind pressure on the sails or crew on the side; The amount that a boat is tipped over side-to-side, relative to its normal horizontal position. (2) The after end of a ship's keel. (3) The lower end of a mast.

The error in a compass reading caused by the heel of a boat.

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.

The one who steers the boat.

Half of a sphere. On the globe hemispheres are used to describe the halves of the earth north or south of the equator.

Rope made of the fibers of the hemp plant and used for small stuff or less than 24 thread (1.75 inch circumference). (Rope is measured by circumference, wire by diameter.)

The unofficial filtration industry description for filters designed to trap small size contaminants.

The area of sea not under the sovereignty of nations with a seaboard.

The point of a tide when the water is the highest.

In spray painting applications, Spray equipment which delivers material at a low pressure of no more than 10 PSI (at the air cap), however, with greater volume of air.

Sailing ship with a favorable wind, sailing dry and easily. A person riding the crest of good fortune

Compression of a flat or standard bale of cotton to approximately 32 pounds per cubic foot. Usually applies to cotton exported or shipped coastwise.

The best of its type of fishing boat. Word originates from a time when the crew used to fish from the deck of a vessel. The best fisherman got the highest place on deck, up in the bow, so his line was the highest above the sea.

Leaning out over the side of the boat to to counteract heel and balance it.

An extension to the tiller allowing the helmsman to steer while hiking. This may be desired for improved visibility or stability.

Straps to hook your feet under in cockpit when hiking out.

T/C remuneration