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Sailor's Glossary
Terms 1 to 15 of 207 sailing terms in the database
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| Sailing Word |
Definition |
| Abeam |
Term indicating the direction 90 degrees from the boat's centerline. |
| About |
To tack; "ready about" means ready to tack. |
| ACC |
Americas Club Class |
| Aft |
The back of the boat |
| Afterguard |
The helmsman, tactician and navigator--the big decision makers on the boat. |
| Amidships |
The middle of the boat |
| Astern |
The back of the boat |
| Backstay |
Rigging (generally stainless steel wire) that supports the mast by connecting the masthead to the stern. |
| Bail |
To take water out of the boat |
| Ballast |
Weight carried in the below the waterline to increase stability |
| Barberhauler |
A second line attached to a jib or genoa to move the clew position more inboard or outboard |
| Batten |
Fiberglass or carbon strip which is inserted into a pocket in the sail to achieve a desired sail shape |
| Beam |
The width of a boat |
| Beat |
To sail into the wind, tacking back and forth to go upwind |
| Beaufort Scale |
A measurement of wind strength and sea state |
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