A short strut on a mast angled forward at about 45

The ability of a seaman to foretell weather by the appearance of the sky, change of wind direction, etc. was handed down in the form of proverbs. Some well known are:

A region of shallow water usually made of sand or mud, usually running parallel to the shore. Bars are caused by wave and current action, and may not be shown on a chart

the attraction to, and retention of particles in, a filter medium by electrostatic forces, or by molecular attraction between the particles and the medium.

A sea which is traveling in the opposite direction to that of the boat

Reciprocating type compressor used mainly in oil and gas field applications. The compressor cylinders operate at low compression ratios and experience small temperature rise.

A strong tropical counterclockwise revolving storm the southern hemisphere. In the northern hemisphere these storms revolve clockwise and are known as hurricanes.

A short oar. To scull, is to impel a boat by one oar at the stern.

Strong offshore current extending to the shore.

Also known as a steaming light. The masthead light is a white light that is visible for an arc extending across the forward 225

Overhanging part of a vessel's stern. The area of the upper deck of a ship that is nearest the stern.

The direct sailing line in which a racing mark or buoy can be fetched while sailing the desired course

A place suitable for anchoring in relation to the wind, seas and bottom.

Standard pressure and temperature. See standard air.

A mythical creature, half human and half fish.

Oscillations of the sea caused by wind blowing along the surface and moving in the direction from which the wind blows.

Kilowatt hour - A unit of work, being the work done in one hour at the rate of 1,000 watts.

Shifting the moving block of a tackle from one place of attachment to another place farther along to give more advantage.

Standing or running (adjustable) wire rigging that supports the mast from the stern; a wire mast support leading aft to the deck or another mast

Is the pressure existing at a given temperature in a closed vessel containing a liquid and the vapor from that liquid after equilibrium conditions have been reached. It is dependent only on temperature and must be determined experimentally.