(1) The distance that the wind and sea has to travel over open water unimpeded by land; the longer the fetch, generally the higher the waves. (2) Also to reach someplace, especially in adverse conditions. When sailing close-hauled, being able to arrive at ...

A condition where the particles (dust) becomes embedded in the fabric filter over time and are not removed by the bag cleaning process.

The behavior of perfect gases, or mixtures thereof, follows a set of laws. Boyle' law, Charle's law, Amonton's law, Dalton's law, Amagat's law, Avogadro's law, Poisson's law.

See Intracoastal Waterway.

A small wooden, metal or plastic insertion at the head of a mainsail.

An electrical depth sounder or fish finder that uses sound echoes to locate the depth of objects in water. It does so by timing the sound pulses.

A suitable beach, being steep and sandy, where ships could be careened for cleaning or repair.

An order meaning sufficient (enough).

Boards used to close the companionway.

The principal sail that is set on the main mast.

Light, bulky articles.

Warehouse Withdrawal for Transportation Immediate Exportation.Allows merchandise that has been withdrawn from a bonded warehouse at one U.S. port to be exported from the same port exported without paying duty.

Clauses introduced by charterers based on shortage of delivered cargo because of increased oil prices.

1,000 board feet. One MBM equals 2,265 C.M.

see Gybe

The average level of the oceans, used when finding water depths or land elevations.

The small triangular space found at the intersection of lines of position on a chart when a ship's position is determined by taking three bearings.

Enormous sea monster supposed to have been seen off coasts of America and Norway. Sometimes mistaken for an island.

The fitting in the bottom of the boat in which the bottom or heel if the mast sits.

A loop shaped fitting attached to the deck, spar, boom, etc., used to secure a line or block to some part of the vessel.