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Sailing
Sailing Terminology
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04/10/2015

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Term
Hull
Definition
Body of the boat between the deck and keel
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Cockpit
Definition
Outside sitting area where Skipper & crew steer/operate the boat
Term
Mainsail
Definition
The large sail attached to the mast and boom and the primary source of power
Term
Jib
Definition
The smaller front sail
Term
Roller Furler
Definition
Mechanism that rolls and unrolls a sail
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Mast
Definition
Large vertical spar used to support sails
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Boom
Definition
Horizontal spar attached to the mast to support the foot of the mainsail
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Bow
Definition
Front of the boat
Term
Stern
Definition
Back of the boat
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Helm
Definition
Steering wheel (Tiller on small boats)
Term
Winward
Definition
At or toward the side of the boat that is closest to the wind
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Leeward
Definition
From or toward the side of the boat that is away from the wind
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Port
Definition
When you're in the boat facing the front, Port is on your left
Term
Starboard
Definition
When you're in the boat facing the front, Starboard is on your right
Term
Cleat
Definition
horned stationary fitting used to secure the line (rope)
Term
Line
Definition
Rope
Term
Masthead fly
Definition
arrow at the top of the mast that points in the direction from which the wind is coming
Term
Fender
Definition
Rubber cushion hung over the sides to keep boats from banging into the dock
Term
Dock Line
Definition
Rope used to tie the boat to a dock
Term
Sloop
Definition
Single mast with a mainsail and one headsail
Term
Ketch
Definition
2 masts, forward mast larger than the aft (mizzen) mast
Term
Yawl
Definition
2 masts, with the aft (mizzen) mast located further back than a Ketch
Term
Schooner
Definition
Large vessel with two or three masts with several fore and aft sails
Term
Genoa
Definition
Larger front sail, extending past the mast. Increases speed in light/moderate wind
Term
Spinnaker
Definition
Huge, colorful parachute-type sail used when sailing downwind
Term
Storm jib
Definition
used in very high winds. heavier cloth, flat shap, smaller
Term
Sheets
Definition
Rope used to control sail trim. A sheet is pulled in to tighten the sail
Term
Halyards
Definition
Rope used to raise and lower sails
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Rode
Definition
Rope that is attached to the anchor chain
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Furler Line
Definition
Rope used to furl in (roll in) a sail
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