The location from which the boat is steered, usually in the middle or at the stern of the boat.

Scoop like devices used to direct air into and ventilate a boat.

A bend or hitch used to attach a line to a ring or spar so that by pulling the end of the line, the hitch will come free. This is done by passing a bight of the line under the other part so that when strain is applied the bight is jammed. A pull on the en ...

A rope network.

The magnetic compass used by the navigator as a standard.

To move ahead swiftly. To move ahead of another vessel quickly when underway.

In sailboat racing, to take to opposite tack of the rest of the fleet when behind, hoping that the wind will shift to your benefit.

The speed needed for a boat to begin planing.

An apparatus consisting of an outside shell and a sheave through which a rope may be passed (pulley).

Arrangements with a carrier for the acceptance and carriage of freight; i.e., a space reservation.

An internal 'wall' between two departments of a bank or other financial institution which is.

The highest unlicensed rating in the deck department who has immediate charge of all deck hands and who in turn comes under the direct orders of the master or chief mate or mate.

Starboard.

The world's largest exchange for futures contracts, in terms of the number of contracts traded.

A cone-tipped metal rod designed to be driven downward into deposited snow or firn. The measured amount of force required to drive the rod a given distance is an indication of the physical properties of the snow or firn.

Canvas or wood seat attached a halyard to raise and lower someone to work on the mast

Shanties are the work songs that were used on the square-rigged ships of the Age of Sail. Their rhythms coordinated the efforts of many sailors hauling on lines.

Said of a vessel's anchor, or cable when the amount of cable out is not more than one-and-a-half times the depth of water.

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An official signature or seal affixed to certain documents by the consul of the country of destination.