(Also Amateur Radio - an antenna "An aluminium thing avec elements - the more of which the merrier the higher the better."Īlso (at times) falsely declared to Customs Officers to be a Crocodile Spear.)īeam reach - a point of sail where the boat is sailing at a right angle to the apparent wind.īearing - a compass direction from one point to anotherīeating (Close Hauled, On the Wind): Sailing toward the wind source, or against the wind, with the sails pulled in all the way, tacking as you go, to reach a destination upwind.īight - a loop in a rope -or- a bend in the shorelineīilge - the lowest part of a boat, designed to collect water that enters the boatīitter end - the final inboard end of chain or lineīlanketing: a tactical manuever whereby a boat uses its sails to blanket the competitor's wind, slowing him down.īluewater sailing - open ocean sailing, as opposed to being in a lake or soundīoat Hook - a device designed to catch a line when coming alongside a pier or mooring.īobstay Wire stay underneath the bowsprit helps to counteract the upward pull exerted by the forestay.īolt Rope - a rope sewn into the luff of a sail for use in attaching to the standing riggingīoom - the horizontal spar to which the foot of a sail is attached.īoom Crutch Support for the boom, holding it up and out of the way when the boat is anchored or moored. A dinghy is often used as a tender for a larger craft.įender: A cushion, placed between boats, or between a boat and a pier, to prevent damage.Abaft the beam - behind a perpendicular line extending out from the middle of the boatĪbeam - At right angles to, or beside, the boatĪft - towards the stern of the boat to move aft is to move backĪground - When the hull or keel is against the groundĪnchor - An object designed to grip the ground, under a body of water, to hold the boat in a selected areaĪpparent wind - The perceived wind direction experienced on a moving boat.Īstern - in the direction of, or behind, the sternīackstay : A wire support for the mast, usually running from the stern to the head of the mast.īackwinded- when the wind hits the leeward side of the sailsīailers: Openings in the bottom or transom of a boat to drain water when sailing.īale A fitting on the end of a spar, such as the boom, to which a line may be led.īallast - weight in the lower portion of a boat, used to add stability (In a multihull - useless crew on other boats.)īar- a shoal area at the river or inlet (Also site of post-race discussions / lies / exaggerations / bet-collections)īarber Hauler, A line attached to the jib or jib sheet, used to adjust the angle of sheeting by pulling the sheet toward the centerline of the boat.īatten: A thin wooden or plastic strip inserted into a pocket on the back part (leech) of a sail, to assist in keeping its formīeam - the greatest width of the boat, usually in the middle. Windward is the opposite of leeward (the opposite direction of the wind).ĭinghy (or Tender): A small open boat. ![]() Windward: The direction in which the wind is currently blowing. ![]() Leeward: Also known as lee, leeward is the direction opposite to the way the wind is currently blowing (windward). Starboard: Starboard is always the right-hand side of the boat when you are facing the bow. Because “right” and “left” can become confusing sailing terms when used out in the open waters, port is used to define the left-hand side of the boat as it relates to the bow, or front. Port: Port is always the left-hand side of the boat when you are facing the bow. Knowing the location of the bow is important for defining two of the other most common sailing terms: port (left of the bow) and starboard (right of the bow). The stern is also known as the aft.īow: The front of the ship is called the bow. ![]() If something is located at the stern, it is at the back of the boat. Knowing these terms will make it easier to communicate with people aboard the boat as well. We want to make sure that you have the best experience possible on your boating journey, so here’s our list of 10 basic boating terms. To the uneducated ear, even the simplest of boating terms can sound like a second language. Before venturing out into open waters, it’s important to have a basic understanding of common boat terms associated with the positions and directions of your boat.
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