A spring line from the stern of a boat to mid ships to stop forward movement

To tie something with a line; to secure

Sails, such as the spinnaker, reacher and reaching staysail used when running or reaching

Strong offshore current extending to the shore.

A pear-shaped, grooved metal fitting around which an eye splice is made

A component on a compressed air line that provides wide are coverage with a thin sheet of air. Also amplifies compressed air flow, reduces noise. Used in blowing, cooling. Also known as air knife.

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

Navy term meaning Officer of the deck.

Condensation which occurs when a ship sails from a cool to a relatively warm climate.

A journey made at sea by a vessel, usually including both the outbound and homebound passages.

A threaded, adjustable fitting, used for stays, lifelines and sometimes other rigging. It is used to to maintain correct tension on standing rigging. Can also be used to pull objects together.

A short strut on a mast angled forward at about 45

A gun used in the life-saving services to throw a life line to a ship in distress or from ship to shore and used when a boat cannot be launched.

A member of the ship's crew.

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.

A line used to hoist or lower a sail, flag or spar. The tightness of the halyard can affect sail shape.

A hand hold. Usually along the cabin top or ladder.

Insufficient number of crew; shorthanded.

The original name for the left side of the vessel when facing forward. The name was changed to Port to avoid any confusion with starboard, the right side of the vessel when facing forward.

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