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- A-backA foresail when against the wind, used when tacking to help the vessel turn Read more
- AbackA foresail when against the wind, used when tacking to help the vessel turn Read more
- AbaftToward the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch") Read more
- AbateThe true wind abates or moderates when it blows less strongly than before Read more
- AbeamTo the side, more or less at right angles to the vessel Read more
- Nautical Saying Above board Above board refers to something done openly, honestly, and straightforwardly without deceit or dishonesty. It originates from pirates hiding(...) Read more
- AdriftA vessel not attached to the sea bed Read more
- AfloatA vessel floating or at sea Read more
- Aft Aft refers to the rear or back part of a ship or boat. It is the opposite of "forward" or "bow" and is often used to describe the direction or(...) Read more
- After DeckThe part of a ship's deck past amidships toward the stern Read more
- AgroundA Vessel resting on the bottom (shore or reef) of a body of water, ‘ran aground’ (usually involuntarily) Read more
- AheadDirectly in front of your vessel Read more
- Ahoy!Shout to attract the attention of another vessel Read more
- Air Cushioned VesselA Hovercraft Read more
- AleeTo leeward Read more
- Nautical Saying All at sea All at sea is a nautical term for a situation where a ship or boat is adrift or lost at sea without any clear direction or sense of location. Read more
- Local Notice to Mariners A Local Notice to Mariners (LNM) is a publication issued by maritime authorities to provide important information to mariners about(...) Read more
- LNM A Local Notice to Mariners (LNM) is a publication issued by maritime authorities to provide important information to mariners about(...) Read more
- AloftUp the mast or in the rigging Read more
- Alongside "Alongside" is a term used in maritime operations to describe the position of a vessel or object when it is positioned next to a dock, pier, or(...) Read more