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- Riding TurnOn a winch the situation where an earlier turn rides over a later turn and jams Read more
- Rigging Noun: Rigging Rigging refers to ropes, cables, chains, and other equipment used to support and control the sails and masts on a sailing(...) Read more
- Rigid Inflatable BoatA vessel that has both a solid part and inflatable part to its structure Read more
- Risk of Collision The possibility that a collision may occur, usually established by taking a compass bearing of an approaching vessel. Defined in Rule 7 - Risk(...) Read more
- Roller FurlingFor simplicity the roller furling sail and drum means that the headsail does not need to be hanked on or fed up the groove in the forestay. The(...) Read more
- Roller ReefA method of reefing where the sail area is reduced by rolling part of the sail around the boom or into the mast Read more
- Phonetic Alphabet Romeo Phonetic alphabet letter R. Navigational Clearance: When a vessel displays the Romeo flag, it indicates that it is stationary or anchored(...) Read more
- Round UpTo head up into the wind Read more
- Roving Fender A spare fender, held ready by a crew member in case of emergencies. A roving fender is a type of fender used on boats and ships to protect(...) Read more
- Royal National Lifeboat Institution The volunteer crewed rescue service providing 24-hour services around the UK and Irish coastline. They also provide seasonal lifeguards who(...) Read more
- RNLI The volunteer crewed rescue service providing 24-hour services around the UK and Irish coastline. They also provide seasonal lifeguards who(...) Read more
- RudderA control surface in the water at or near the stern, used for altering course Read more
- Rudder StockThe rudder stock houses the mechanism that transfers the movement of the wheel or tiller to the rudder, thereby steering the yacht Read more
- IRPCS (Rules), Part A - General Rule 1: Application These Rules shall apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing vessels. Nothing in(...) Read more
- IRPCS (Rules), Part A - General Rule 2: Responsibility Nothing in these Rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with(...) Read more
- IRPCS (Rules) Rule 3: General definitions For the purpose of these Rules, except where the context otherwise requires: The word "vessel" includes every description of water craft,(...) Read more
- IRPCS (Rules) Rule 4: Application Rules in this Section apply in any condition of visibility Read more
- IRPCS (Rules) Rule 5: Look-out Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing(...) Read more
- IRPCS (Rules) Rule 6: Safe speed Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped(...) Read more
- IRPCS (Rules) Rule 7: Risk of collision Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision(...) Read more