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1
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A stay (usually cable or rod) that runs from near or at the top
of the mast to the stern of the goat.
A

backstay

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A spar that supports the foot of the mainsail;.

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boom

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The forward part of a boat also called ‘the pointy end’.

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bow

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4
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Guardrail and support at the bow for the lifelines.

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bow pulpit

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5
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A room in a boat.

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cabin

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6
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The surface covering the hull of a boat.

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deck

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7
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The fitting that attaches the boom to the mast.

A

gooseneck

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8
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Also called forestay, a cable that runs from the bow to the upper part
of the mast.

A

headstay

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9
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The underbody of a boat.

A

hull

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10
Q 
A foresail (headsail) that fits inside the foretriangle (the clew does not extend
beyond the mast).
A

jib

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11
Q

An extension of the hull that goes deeper into the water and provides
stability from heel and sideways resistance to wind.

A

keel

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12
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A wire or cable that runs along the outside of the deck supported by
stanchions to help restrain passengers.

A

lifeline

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13
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Often the largest sail and raised on the mainmast.

A

mainsail

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14
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A pole made from wood, aluminum, or carbon fiber from which a sail is set.

A

mast

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15
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A wire or cable holding up the mast athwartships (side to side).

A

shroud

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16
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A horizontal support for the stays that sticks out from the mast.

A

spreader

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17
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The aftermost part of a vessel.

A

stern

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18
Q

An athwartships (side to side) track upon which is mounted a block for the mainsheet thus allowing side to side adjustment.

A

traveler

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19
Q

A line that runs from the end of the boom to the mast in order to
hold it up when the sail is not set.

A

(boom) topping lift

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20
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A device to hold the boom down.

A

boom vang

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21
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A device used to change the angle of a line, a pulley

A

block

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22
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A dock line that runs at a right angle to the centerline of the boat.

A

breast line

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23
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A metal (usually) object around which a line can be fastened.

A

cleat

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24
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An area inset in the deck where the boat is steered.

A

cockpit

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25
Q

A line used to put tension in the luff of a sail

A

cunningham

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26
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Used to place tension in the luff of a sail

A

downhaul

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27
Q

A lead with a minimum of friction to reduce chafe.

A

fairlead

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28
Q

Bumper placed outside the hull to prevent damage at a dock.

A

fender

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29
Q

A line that raises a sail

A

halyard

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30
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A line that controls the jib with one end tied to the clew of the jib

A

jib sheet

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31
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A single line used to control the main

A

mainsheet

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32
Q

A sail control that attaches to the clew and allows tensioning of the foot.

A

outhaul

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33
Q

A metal or plastic eye fastened on deck through which a line runs.

A

padeye

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34
Q

Furling a sail by rolling it up

A

roller furling

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35
Q

An underwater appendage that controls the direction of the boat.

A

rudder

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36
Q

A metal device that secures a line to another object.

A

shackle

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37
Q

A dock line, usually used in combination, to prevent fore and aft
motion of the boat.

A

spring line

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38
Q

A wire or cable supporting the mast

A

stay

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39
Q

A fine string or ribbon which may be located on a sail or in the rigging to
help determine wind direction and proper sail trim.

A

telltale

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40
Q

An appendage increasing leverage on the rudder to steer the boat.

A

tiller

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41
Q

A circular device, often with spokes, used to steer the boat.

A

wheel

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42
Q

A mechanical device to increase the tension in a line consisting of a geared drum and handle.

A

winch

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43
Q

At a right angle to the boat.

A

abeam

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44
Q

Direction

A

aft and after

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45
Q

In front of the boat

A

ahead

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46
Q

Behind the stern of the boat

A

astern

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47
Q

The widest part of the boat.

A

beam

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48
Q

All who participate in the handling of the boat.

A

crew

49
Q

The depth of the boat underwater.

A

draft

50
Q

The amount of curve or fullness in a sail.

A

draft

51
Q

Toward the bow.

A

forward

52
Q

The height of the deck above the water.

A

freeboard

53
Q

The angle the boat sails at.

A

heel

54
Q

The person who is steering the boat.

A

helmsman

55
Q

To turn the stern of the boat through the eye of the wind.

A

jibe

56
Q

Downwind

A

lee and leeward

57
Q

Left side when looking forward.

A

port

58
Q

A window in the side of the boat.

A

port

59
Q

Where ships come in to dock.

A

port

60
Q

All the lines that control any part of the sails including sheets, halyards, and outhaul.

A

running rigging

61
Q

The one who is in charge.

A

skipper

62
Q

All wires or cables that hold up the mast.

A

standing rigging

63
Q

The right side facing forward.

A

starboard

64
Q

To change tacks by putting the bow through the eye of the wind.

A

tack(ing)

65
Q

The tendency of a boat to turn into the wind.

A

weather helm

66
Q

Towards the wind, upwind.

A

windward

67
Q

A rod or strip used to stiffen the leech of a sail.

A

batten

68
Q

The opening into which the batten fits.

A

batten pocket

69
Q

The rope that is in the luff of a sail to strengthen it.

A

bolt rope

70
Q

The after lower corner of a sail.

A

clew

71
Q

The bottom edge of a sail.

A

foot

72
Q

To sail slightly lower than close hauled.

A

foot

73
Q

A large foresail whose clew extends beyond the foretriangle (mast).

A

genoa

74
Q

A fitting used to attach the foresail to forestay.

A

hank

75
Q

The top corner of a triangular sail.

A

head

76
Q

The bathroom on a boat.

A

head

77
Q

The front of the boat, the bow area, the stem.

A

head

78
Q 
A foresail (headsail) that fits inside the foretriangle (not extending beyond the
mast).
A

jib

79
Q

The back edge of a sail.

A

leech

80
Q

The leading edge of a sail.

A

luff

81
Q

The flapping of a sail.

A

luff

82
Q

The main sail of a boat often the largest sail and raised on the mainmast.

A

mainsail

83
Q

A large colorful balloon shaped sail.

A

spinnaker

84
Q

A jib that is smaller and stronger than the working jib.

A

storm jib

85
Q

To change tacks by putting the bow through the eye of the wind.

A

tack

86
Q

The side of the boat opposite the side the boom is on.

A

tack

87
Q

The forward lower corner of a sail.

A

tack

88
Q

The vessel that must keep out of the way of another vessel.

A

give-way vessel

89
Q

The vessel that has the right of way according to the rules of the road.

A

stand-on vessel

90
Q

Pointing the boat directly into the eye of the wind, in-irons.

A

head to wind

91
Q

Head to wind and not moving through the water.

A

in irons

92
Q

The area into the wind where it is not possible to sail.

A

no sail zone

93
Q

A point of sail, sailing as close to the wind as possible.

A

close hauled

94
Q

A point sail between close hauled and a beam reach.

A

close reach

95
Q

Point of sail with wind coming over the beam.

A

beam reach

96
Q

Sailing on a run with the wind coming over the same side of the boat
as the boom is on.

A

by the lee

97
Q

When the mainsail is carried on the port side.

A

starboard tack

98
Q

When the mainsail is on the starboard side.

A

port tack

99
Q

A small engine (outboard or inboard, gasoline or diesel) used to power a sailing vessel when not under sail.

A

auxiliary engine

100
Q

A support for a compass.

A

binnacle

101
Q

Metal strap or fitting on the hull where stays are attached.

A

chain plate

102
Q

Typically the largest locker on deck usually located under cockpit seating.

A

cockpit locker

103
Q

The entryway that leads from the cockpit to the cabin.

A

companionway

104
Q

A device containing a magnet that will align itself with the magnetic field
of the earth indicating direction.

A

compass

105
Q

A small tiller that fits into the top of the rudder post which can be used to steer the boat if main equipment fails.

A

emergency tiller

106
Q

The kitchen on a boat.

A

galley

107
Q

The anchor and anchor rode.

A

ground tackle

108
Q

An operable opening in the deck.

A

hatch

109
Q

A round shaft leading from the rudder and connected to the helm.

A

rudder post

110
Q

The large social gathering area below deck on a boat.

A

saloon

111
Q

A valve to shut off flow from a through-hull fitting.

A

seacock

112
Q

A cockpit that drains by itself.

A

self-bailing cockpit

113
Q

The fitting at the bow upon which is fastened the headstay.

A

stem fitting

114
Q

A metal fitting on the mast to which shrouds are attached.

A

tang

115
Q

A metal or plastic device providing a secure hole in the boat through which fluids can flow.

A

through-hull fitting

116
Q

The athwartships surface located at the very stern.

A

transom

117
Q

A fitting used in standing rigging to adjust its tension.

A

turnbuckle

118
Q

The most forward cabin in a monohull.

A

v-berth

119
Q

Winch for the anchor rode.

A

windlass

Sailing (4 decks)

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