An imaginary sphere surrounding the globe that contains the sun, moon, stars and planets.

A line running from near the top of the mast, used to hold the spinnaker pole in place.

An invoice provided by a supplier prior to the shipment of merchandise, informing the buyer of the kinds and quantities of goods to be sent, their value, and specifications (weight, size, etc.).

Under U.S. tax law, a corporation created to obtain tax exemption on part of the earnings of U.S. products in foreign markets. Must be set-up as a foreign corporation with an office outside the USA.

Abrasion, wear or damage to a line caused by rubbing against another object

The removal of heat from the air or gas between stages.

Sailing as close to the wind as possible with all sails full and drawing.

(1) A spar. Such as a pole used to position a sail (e.g., spinnaker pole or whisker pole, which serves the same purpose for a jib). (2) One of the two points around which the earth spins, known as the north and south poles.

British standard pipe tapered.

Place where cargo leaves the care and custody of carrier.

A rope used for additional support or for additional securing, e.g., preventer stay.

Type of shackle designed to take several eyes connected to several lengths of chain.

The cabin towards the front of the vessel.

A weather prediction.

Shortening of the old term "boatswain," an unlicensed member of the crew who supervises the work of the deck men under direction of the first mate.

The operation of tarring and blacking the rigging or hull to act as a preservative against the action of salt water. the best mixture was said to be coal tar, vegetable tar, and salt water boiled together and laid on hot.

Nickname for a dinghy

The highest temperature at which well-defined liquid and vapor states exist.

To collide with a vessel head on.

A development of the carrack, with the high forecastle eliminated.