A knot with two half hitches loops - on the standing part of the line.

The practically steady winds blowing toward the equator, N.E. in the northern and SE. in the southern hemisphere.

The essential fittings and equipment of a ship, such as anchors, rigging, masts, davits, derricks, winches, etc., excluding her consumable stores such as water, fuel and victuals.

Slang sailing expression for a piece of metal or shroud that can cut or stab you.

To attach a boat to a mooring, dock, post, anchor, etc.

A signal which is hoisted during a sailing race to protest the actions of another (for rules infractions)

Used with reference to charges assessed for cargo movement past a line-haul terminating point.

The individual or firm that issues a draft and thus stands to receive payment.

An indicator which signals the difference in pressure between any two points of a system or a component.

Abbreviation for "Master Container Freight Station." See CFS.

To luff or luff up is to head into the wind, causing sails to flutter.

A knot used to form a knob in the end of a line to prevent the end from running through a block or other narrow space.

The amount of atmospheric dust which a filter will capture.

The acting of one person on behalf of another; a document authorizing one person to act on behalf of another.

Steady regular winds in a belt approximately 30

A slide which travels on a track to which the mainsheet may be attached. The sail shape can be subtly altered by changing the mainsheet position on the traveler.

Said of anchor when it lifts clear of the bottom.

To sail towards the direction from which the wind blows by making a series of tacks. A point of sail also known as sailing close hauled.

A vertical longitudinal center line section of a vessel.

Said of a vessel when she is entirely surrounded by ice.