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- Spar Spar refers to any long, sturdy pole or beam used on a ship to support sails, rigging, or other equipment. Spars are typically made of wood,(...) Read more
- Speed Made GoodThe speed made good over the ground; that is , the boat speed corrected for tidal stream and leeway Read more
- SOGThe actual speed your vessel is tracking over the seabed Read more
- Speed Over GroundThe actual speed your vessel is tracking over the seabed Read more
- Spill WindTo ease the sheets so that the sail is only partly filled by the wind, the rest being spilt Read more
- SpinnakerA large symmetrical or asymmetrical balloon shaped sail used when running or reaching Read more
- Spinnaker PoleA spar which is used to hold the spinnaker out Read more
- Spinnaker Pols A spar which is used to hold the spinnaker out Read more
- SpitA projecting shoal or strip of land connected to the shore Read more
- SpliceTo join lines (ropes, cables, etc.) by unravelling their ends and intertwining them to form a continuous line. To form an eye or a knot by splicing. Read more
- Sports BoatSports boats are sailing vessels designed with one thought in mind - speed! There are many different classes (designs) of sports boats that(...) Read more
- Spray HoodA folding canvas cover over the entrance to the cabin Read more
- SpreadersA spar on a sailboat used to deflect the shrouds to allow them to better support the mast. Read more
- Spring RangeThe difference in height between HW and LW on a Mean (average) spring tide. Read more
- Spring TideThe tides at which the range is greatest: the height of high water is greater and that for low water is less than those for neap tides Read more
- Mooring lines fastened to prevent a boat moving forwards or backwards relative to the quay or other boats alongside Read more
- SquallA sudden increase of wind speed often associated with a line of low dark clouds representing an advancing cold front Read more
- StanchionsMetal posts supporting the guardrails Read more
- Stand by to GybeA warning, given by the helmsman, that he is about to gybe Read more
- Stand OffTo head away from shore Read more