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Title

Sailing Terms

Description

Sailing terms

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Subject

Other

Level

Not Applicable

Created

08/19/2009

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Term

Abaft

Definition

behind, at, or toward the stern of the boat

Term

Abeam

Definition

At right angles to the fore-and-aft line of the boat

Term

Aft

Definition

Toward, at, or near the stern

Term

Anchor

Definition

A heavy device to secure boat. To weight anchor is to lift it. Flukes hold it.

Term

Anchorage

Definition

A sheltered area from strong winds and tides where its safe to drop anchor. The ground into which the anchor is dropped.