manoevering Flashcards
1
Q
leeway
A
The angle between the ship’s head and its
course through the water, attributed to the
wind, is known as ‘LEEWAY’
2
Q
listing
A
pushed off centre from internal forces
3
Q
heeling
A
pushed off centre from external forces
4
Q
head?
A
front
5
Q
stern?
A
rear
6
Q
breast?
A
section just before head and aft
7
Q
spring
A
mooring on boats corners
8
Q
forward?
A
front
9
Q
heaving to?
A
not going anywhere. stay in place and cop the conditions
10
Q
rolling
A
side to side swinging of the boat
11
Q
pitch
A
downward falling of the boats bow
12
Q
wave period
A
time period between wave sets
13
Q
period of roll
A
time boat is rolling back to upright position
