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- Stand OnTo maintain course and speed of your vessel because you have right of way Read more
- Standard PortLarge Commercial port with tide tables in the Almanac. Read more
- Standing end The end of a rope that is not being used to make a knot. Read more
- Standing part The section of rope between the standing end and a knot being made. Read more
- Standing RiggingWire rope or solid rods that support masts and fixed spars but do not control the sails Read more
- StarboardThe right hand side of the vessel if looking forward Read more
- Starboard BeamThe starboard (right) side at the widest part of the vessel (beam) Read more
- Starboard BowThe starboard (right) side of the vessel close to the bow (front) Read more
- Starboard QuarterThe back (stern) right (starboard) side of the vessel Read more
- Starboard TackSailing with the wind on the starboard side and the sails set to the port side Read more
- StayPart of the standing rigging which provides support fore-and-aft Read more
- SteadyInstruction given to the helmsman to keep the boat on her present course Read more
- SteamingAlternative name for a masthead light Read more
- Steering CompassThe compass permanently mounted adjacent to the helmsman which he uses as a reference to keep the boat on a given course   Read more
- StemThe forward most part of the hull Read more
- Stern Light A white light exhibited from the stern. Read more
- Stern lineRope used to secure stern of vessel when mooring. Read more
- Stopper KnotA knot tied in the end of a rope, usually to stop it passing through a hole; most commonly a figure-eight knot. Read more
- Weather (Meteorology) Storm Beaufort Scale - Force 10 (Storm Force 10) A storm is a weather phenomenon characterised by strong winds, reaching at least 48 knots (55(...) Read more
- Storm JibSmall heavy jib set in strong winds Read more