Sailing Terms

Sailing Terms

Glossary of Sailing Terms AAbaft: A location on the boat but further to the rear of the boat. “The tiller is abaft the mast.Abeam: The beam is the widest part of the boat. When another boat is abeam, it is at a right angle off the beam to either the starboard or port side of the boat you are on.Aft: When on a boat you refer to the stern part of the boat as being aft or to the rear of the boat.Ahead: A term used to describe the area in front of the boat you are on. “Look ahead.Aids to Navigation: This includes all external systems like channel markers, preferred route buoys, danger and safe water buoys,…

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May 9, 2021
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What are the different points of sail? No-sail zoneClose-hauledClose reachBeam reachBroad reachRun What is apparent wind? A combination of the true wind and the wind you create by virtue of your own motion through the air. What's the difference between a dinghy and a keelboat? A dinghy is a small sailboat, usually under 20 feet long. A keelboat starts at about 20 feet, and has no upper length limit. How are sailboats measured? LOA - length overallbeam - width at its widest pointLWL - length on waterlinedraft - depth of boat below waterlinefreeboard - height of hull above waterline What's a spar? Any type of pole used to support a sail, such as…

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