Terminology Flashcards
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A stay (usually cable or rod) that runs from near or at the top of the mast to the stern of the goat.
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backstay
2
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A spar that supports the foot of the mainsail;.
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boom
3
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The forward part of a boat also called ‘the pointy end’.
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bow
4
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Guardrail and support at the bow for the lifelines.
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bow pulpit
5
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A room in a boat.
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cabin
6
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The surface covering the hull of a boat.
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deck
7
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The fitting that attaches the boom to the mast.
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gooseneck
8
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Also called forestay, a cable that runs from the bow to the upper part
of the mast.
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headstay
9
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The underbody of a boat.
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hull
10
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A foresail (headsail) that fits inside the foretriangle (the clew does not extend beyond the mast).
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jib
11
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An extension of the hull that goes deeper into the water and provides
stability from heel and sideways resistance to wind.
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keel
12
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A wire or cable that runs along the outside of the deck supported by
stanchions to help restrain passengers.
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lifeline
13
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Often the largest sail and raised on the mainmast.
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mainsail
14
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A pole made from wood, aluminum, or carbon fiber from which a sail is set.
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mast
15
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A wire or cable holding up the mast athwartships (side to side).
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shroud
16
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A horizontal support for the stays that sticks out from the mast.
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spreader
17
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The aftermost part of a vessel.
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stern
18
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An athwartships (side to side) track upon which is mounted a block for the mainsheet thus allowing side to side adjustment.
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traveler
19
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A line that runs from the end of the boom to the mast in order to
hold it up when the sail is not set.
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(boom) topping lift
20
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A device to hold the boom down.
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boom vang
21
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A device used to change the angle of a line, a pulley
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block
22
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A dock line that runs at a right angle to the centerline of the boat.
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breast line
23
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A metal (usually) object around which a line can be fastened.
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cleat
24
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An area inset in the deck where the boat is steered.
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cockpit
25
A line used to put tension in the luff of a sail
cunningham
26
Used to place tension in the luff of a sail
downhaul
27
A lead with a minimum of friction to reduce chafe.
fairlead
28
Bumper placed outside the hull to prevent damage at a dock.
fender
29
A line that raises a sail
halyard
30
A line that controls the jib with one end tied to the clew of the jib
jib sheet
31
A single line used to control the main
mainsheet
32
A sail control that attaches to the clew and allows tensioning of the foot.
outhaul
33
A metal or plastic eye fastened on deck through which a line runs.
padeye
34
Furling a sail by rolling it up
roller furling
35
An underwater appendage that controls the direction of the boat.
rudder
36
A metal device that secures a line to another object.
shackle
37
A dock line, usually used in combination, to prevent fore and aft
motion of the boat.
spring line
38
A wire or cable supporting the mast
stay
39
A fine string or ribbon which may be located on a sail or in the rigging to
help determine wind direction and proper sail trim.
telltale
40
An appendage increasing leverage on the rudder to steer the boat.
tiller
41
A circular device, often with spokes, used to steer the boat.
wheel
42
A mechanical device to increase the tension in a line consisting of a geared drum and handle.
winch
43
At a right angle to the boat.
abeam
44
Direction
aft and after
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In front of the boat
ahead
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Behind the stern of the boat
astern
47
The widest part of the boat.
beam
48
All who participate in the handling of the boat.
crew
49
The depth of the boat underwater.
draft
50
The amount of curve or fullness in a sail.
draft
51
Toward the bow.
forward
52
The height of the deck above the water.
freeboard
53
The angle the boat sails at.
heel
54
The person who is steering the boat.
helmsman
55
To turn the stern of the boat through the eye of the wind.
jibe
56
Downwind
lee and leeward
57
Left side when looking forward.
port
58
A window in the side of the boat.
port
59
Where ships come in to dock.
port
60
All the lines that control any part of the sails including sheets, halyards, and outhaul.
running rigging
61
The one who is in charge.
skipper
62
All wires or cables that hold up the mast.
standing rigging
63
The right side facing forward.
starboard
64
To change tacks by putting the bow through the eye of the wind.
tack(ing)
65
The tendency of a boat to turn into the wind.
weather helm
66
Towards the wind, upwind.
windward
67
A rod or strip used to stiffen the leech of a sail.
batten
68
The opening into which the batten fits.
batten pocket
69
The rope that is in the luff of a sail to strengthen it.
bolt rope
70
The after lower corner of a sail.
clew
71
The bottom edge of a sail.
foot
72
To sail slightly lower than close hauled.
foot
73
A large foresail whose clew extends beyond the foretriangle (mast).
genoa
74
A fitting used to attach the foresail to forestay.
hank
75
The top corner of a triangular sail.
head
76
The bathroom on a boat.
head
77
The front of the boat, the bow area, the stem.
head
78
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A foresail (headsail) that fits inside the foretriangle (not extending beyond the
mast).
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jib
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The back edge of a sail.
leech
80
The leading edge of a sail.
luff
81
The flapping of a sail.
luff
82
The main sail of a boat often the largest sail and raised on the mainmast.
mainsail
83
A large colorful balloon shaped sail.
spinnaker
84
A jib that is smaller and stronger than the working jib.
storm jib
85
To change tacks by putting the bow through the eye of the wind.
tack
86
The side of the boat opposite the side the boom is on.
tack
87
The forward lower corner of a sail.
tack
88
The vessel that must keep out of the way of another vessel.
give-way vessel
89
The vessel that has the right of way according to the rules of the road.
stand-on vessel
90
Pointing the boat directly into the eye of the wind, in-irons.
head to wind
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Head to wind and not moving through the water.
in irons
92
The area into the wind where it is not possible to sail.
no sail zone
93
A point of sail, sailing as close to the wind as possible.
close hauled
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A point sail between close hauled and a beam reach.
close reach
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Point of sail with wind coming over the beam.
beam reach
96
Sailing on a run with the wind coming over the same side of the boat
as the boom is on.
by the lee
97
When the mainsail is carried on the port side.
starboard tack
98
When the mainsail is on the starboard side.
port tack
99
A small engine (outboard or inboard, gasoline or diesel) used to power a sailing vessel when not under sail.
auxiliary engine
100
A support for a compass.
binnacle
101
Metal strap or fitting on the hull where stays are attached.
chain plate
102
Typically the largest locker on deck usually located under cockpit seating.
cockpit locker
103
The entryway that leads from the cockpit to the cabin.
companionway
104
A device containing a magnet that will align itself with the magnetic field
of the earth indicating direction.
compass
105
A small tiller that fits into the top of the rudder post which can be used to steer the boat if main equipment fails.
emergency tiller
106
The kitchen on a boat.
galley
107
The anchor and anchor rode.
ground tackle
108
An operable opening in the deck.
hatch
109
A round shaft leading from the rudder and connected to the helm.
rudder post
110
The large social gathering area below deck on a boat.
saloon
111
A valve to shut off flow from a through-hull fitting.
seacock
112
A cockpit that drains by itself.
self-bailing cockpit
113
The fitting at the bow upon which is fastened the headstay.
stem fitting
114
A metal fitting on the mast to which shrouds are attached.
tang
115
A metal or plastic device providing a secure hole in the boat through which fluids can flow.
through-hull fitting
116
The athwartships surface located at the very stern.
transom
117
A fitting used in standing rigging to adjust its tension.
turnbuckle
118
The most forward cabin in a monohull.
v-berth
119
Winch for the anchor rode.
windlass
