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- Cutlass Bearing A Cutlass bearing is a water-lubricated bearing used in marine applications to support rotating shafts, such as propeller shafts. It is(...) Read more
- Deviation Deviation refers to the difference between a vessel's actual compass heading and the magnetic heading indicated by the compass. Deviation is(...) Read more
- Dyneema Dyneema is a high-performance synthetic fibre known for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. It is often used in marine applications for(...) Read more
- Electronic Chart Display and Information System An Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is a geographic information system used for nautical navigation that complies with(...) Read more
- ECDIS An Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is a geographic information system used for nautical navigation that complies with(...) Read more
- Fathoms Fathoms are units of measurement used in the maritime context to measure water depth. One fathom is equal to six feet or approximately 1.83(...) Read more
- Genoa Genoas are a type of headsail on a sailboat larger than the jib and overlapping the mast. Genoas are designed to provide additional sail area(...) Read more
- Goose-winged Goose-winged is a sailing term that refers to a sailing vessel with its mainsail set on one side of the boat and the headsail (jib or genoa)(...) Read more
- Wing-on-wing Goose-winged is a sailing term that refers to a sailing vessel with its mainsail set on one side of the boat and the headsail (jib or genoa)(...) Read more
- Jibe A gybe (jibe) is a sailing manoeuvre where a boat changes direction by turning its stern through the wind. During a gybe, the wind crosses over(...) Read more
- Gybe A gybe (jibe) is a sailing manoeuvre where a boat changes direction by turning its stern through the wind. During a gybe, the wind crosses over(...) Read more
- Halyard A halyard is a line or rope used to hoist or lower a sail. It is attached to the head of the sail and is used to control its raising and(...) Read more
- Handrail A handrail is a rail designed to be grasped by the hand for support and stability. On a typical sailing yacht, one is usually mounted on the(...) Read more
- Head Head (heads) refers to the toilet or bathroom on a boat. The heads on a boat may be equipped with a marine toilet designed to safely handle(...) Read more
- Head Head is the term for the topmost part of a sail where the halyard is attached to enable the sail to be hoisted and lowered. Read more
- Course Heading or Course refers to the intended direction a boat or vessel is steering, typically expressed as a true bearing or magnetic bearing. Read more
- Heading Heading or Course refers to the intended direction a boat or vessel is steering, typically expressed as a true bearing or magnetic bearing. Read more
- Headsail A headsail is a sail set forward of the mast on a sailboat. It is typically smaller than the mainsail and is used to help propel the boat(...) Read more
- Hoist To hoist is to raise an object vertically, commonly a sail or flag, using a halyard. It typically uses a system of ropes, cables, pulleys, and(...) Read more
- Latitude Latitude is a geographic coordinate that specifies the north-south position of a point on the Earth’s surface. It is measured in degrees(°),(...) Read more