Barge aboard catamaran: a way of loading cargo into large barges and then in turn loading the barges into a ship.
ABOARD: On or within the boat.
ABOVE DECK: On the deck (not over it - see ALOFT)
ABREAST: Side by side; by the side of.
ADRIFT: Loose, not on moorings or towline.
AFT: Toward the rear (stern) of the boat, to move aft is to move back ...
aboard - On or within the boat. Inside a ship or on the deck of a ship. "Come aboard, sir," is a sailor's way of reporting himself on board after leave of absence.
Aboard:
On or in a vessel. Close aboard is close to another ship or an obstruction
About:
Across the wind in relation to the bow. When a sailboat tacks across the wind to bring it from one side to the other, she is said to go about.
Aboard - On or in the boat
Aft - Toward the stern
Aground - When the hull or keel is against the ground ...
Sleep Aboard (SAB):
You may arrive in the BVI late in the afternoon or evening, when it is no longer possible to get underway for your charter holiday.
Lighter Aboard Ship
Abbreviation: Lash
A vessel which carries barges.
Lighterage
The carriage of goods within a port area by a barge, e.g. from a vessel to a quay.
aboard, on board
In or on a boat. An object that is close aboard is very nearby. To go aboard a boat is to go on or in her.
acockbill(ed), cockbilled ...
Aboard ship, a booby hatch is a sliding cover or hatch that must be pushed away to allow access or passage.
First Rate - ...
LIGHTER ABOARD SHIP- An ocean ship which carries barges. These barges are loaded with cargo, often at a variety of locations, towed to the ocean ship, sometimes referred to as the mother ship, and lifted or, in some cases, floated on board.
Climbing aboard from the photo boat, Carol Dean and I joined Farr International's Tink Chambers in the open-style cockpit, which is not only efficient for sailing, but extremely comfortable.
With Live Aboard sail training, you can combine the pleasures of cruising a larger yacht with US SAILING Certification in both Basic Cruising and Bareboat Cruising. Bareboat Cruising Preparation qualifies you to cruise without a hired crew.
All sails aboard a ship have a name and the name says something about the place where the sail was set. A Bermuda sail, set on the main-mast is called main sail, set at the jigger mast is called jigger.
foremast - Aboard the three-masted Concordia, the forward most of the three masts
head - Bathroom, or sink, shower, and toilet
helmsman - the person who is at the wheel steering the ship ...
LADEN - Loaded aboard a vessel.
LAY-UP - Temporary cessation of trading of a ship by a shipowner during a period when there is a surplus of ships in relation to the level of available cargoes.
Lay Aboard - To come alongside. Also known as "Lay Alongside".
Lay Out - (1) Order to men at the mast to extend themselves at intervals along a yard. (2) To keep a vessel at a certain place until a specified time has elapsed.
clew The lower after corner of a sail, where the foot meets the leech [Top of Page] [Bottom of Page] clinker A lapstrake planked hull, where planks overlap like clapboards close aboard When two vessels pass near each other ...
Line - A rope used aboard a ship.
List - A continuous leaning to one side, usually caused by an uneven distribution of weight in the hull.
Locker - A compartment for onboard stowage of articles.
aboard the vessel. CARGO PORT An opening, provided with a watertight cover or door, in the side of a vessel of two or more decks, through which cargo is received and discharged.
ABAFT behind or aft of, toward the stern ABEAM a direction at right angles to the ship's length; on the beam ABOARD on or in a vessel.
Abeam - beside the boat, but not aboard.
Aboard - on a boat.
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Aft - toward the stern of a boat.
Aloft - above the hull; in the air.
LASH - Lighter aboard ship: A barge carrier designed to act as a shuttle between ports, taking on and discharging barges.
LASH SHIPS - LASH stand for Lighter Aboard Ship.
Aboard - On or in a vessel. Close aboard means near a ship.
Absentee pennant - Special pennant flown to indicate absence of commanding officer, admiral, his chief of staff, or officer whose flag is flying (division, squadron, ...
Also, long-handed hook to bring fish aboard.
GAFF RIGGED - A sailboat whose principal sail is supported by a gaff.
GEAR - A general name for ropes, blocks, tackle and other equipment used with our aboard a boat.
There are only three ropes aboard a sailing vessel - the bolt rope, the boat rope and the manrope. However, the rigging in a large sailing ship could comprise upwards of ten miles of cordage, with hundreds of different names and functions.
One definition is a small craft carried aboard a ship.
Boat hook -A short shaft with a fitting at one end shaped to facilitate use in putting a line over a piling, recovering an object dropped overboard, or in pushing or fending off.
Aboard: On or within the boat.
About: On the other tack.
Above Deck: On the deck.
Abrest: Along side or at right to.
Abyss: That volume of ocean lying below 300 fathoms from surface.
Admeasure: Formal measurement of a boat for documentation.
Most people would naturally suppose that a boat could not carry enough oil aboard her for it to have any beneficial effect in smoothing a turbulent sea.
ABOARD - On or within the boat.
ABEAM - At right angles to the keel of the boat, but not on the boat.
ABOARD - On or within the boat.
ABOUT - On the other tack.
ABOVE DECK - On the deck (not over it - see ALOFT) ...
deviation: compass error produced by magnetic disturbances aboard ship. dinghy: small open boat for sailing, rowing, etc. a small open boat, usually carried aboard a yacht for going ashore.
head -- currently the bathroom aboard a boat
head (of a sail) -- upper corner of a sail
Head Down (Fall Off): To turn the boat away from the wind.
Head For a triangular sail, the top corner. Also a marine toilet.
Consequently submarines are referred to as "boats", because early submarines were small enough to be carried aboard a ship in transit to distant waters (even though modern submarines could probably fit small boats aboard, ...
Aboard - On or in the ship
Aft - situated at or toward the stern or tail
Aground - A boat or ship with the bottom or hull against the ground
Aloft - At or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship (overhead or above) ...
Line - Rope and cordage used aboard a vessel.
Line of Position (LOP) - In Loran or Decca navigation systems, ...
We hauled the anchor back aboard and I rowed out and reset the kedge. I also, tried the Danforth again, and this time it buried into the bottom. Using snatch blocks we led the Danforth rode to the primary sheet winch.
P (Papa) - the Blue Peter - all aboard, vessel is about to proceed sea.
(At sea)- your lights are out or burning badly
Q (Quebec) - my vessel is healthy and I request free practique
R (Romeo)- the way is off my ship. You may feel your way past me ...
(m) No person shall operate a personal watercraft to tow a water skier, aquaboard or other similar device unless there is in such vessel a competent observer, in addition to the operator, ...
You are aboard a 46/47 foot sloop, well found in all respects- GPS, autopilot, you name it, this is a vessel that could take on the Atlantic. It is a beautiful night, the wind is right, and you are making good time. You come off a wave and BOOM! ...
Several types of line are used aboard both power and sailboats, including those made of natural fibers, synthetic materials and wire. As a boater, you will have occasion to handle line every time you leave the dock.
CABIN: The living quarters aboard a vessel.
CENTERBOARD: An adjustable keel that drops through a slot in the bottom of a boat to provide ballast and sailing stability.
Souls: Number of persons aboard a vessel. Used as in: "The schooner went down with 120 souls aboard".
Spar: A stout pole forming a ships mast, yard, gaff, boom, etc.
Starboard: The right hand side of a vessel facing forward.
Federal law dictates that one Type I, II, III, IV or Hybrid Type V for each person must be aboard the vessel.
berthA place to sleep aboard a boat. Also, a boat slip. bilgeLowest section inside a boat's hull where water collects. bimini topA canvas cover over the helm or cockpit area.
A solid mass of water coming aboard instead of just spray.
Greenwich Mean Time
GMT for short. Coordinated universal time is a newer standard. A time standard that is not affected by time zones or seasons.
Rope and cordage used aboard a vessel.
Lock
A structure having movable gates for ships and boats to pass up and down to different water levels in a canal, river, or tidal basin.
Hatch - doors or openings aboard ship. Ships do not have doors, they have hatches.
Helm - the wheel or tiller that controls the ship's rudder.
Hold - the cargo compartments of a ship.
Line: A rope in use aboard a vessel; laid line is formed by twisting three [sometimes four] strands; braided line may be single or braid over a core.
The lowest rank of officer aboard ship. Service as midshipman for a number of years was required before applying for a commission.
Minehunter
Minelayer ...
17th man: An invited guest aboard an America's Cup yacht who is not allowed to assist in sailing the yacht.
Sewerman: Crew member that maintains and lifts the sails from below deck.
Apparent wind The wind felt aboard the boat underway.
Athwart From side to side.
Avast To stop, to hold fast, e.g. avast heaving.
Bulkhead: the walls aboard a ship, dividers in a shipboard room to create two or more smaller rooms
Bulwarks: The planking or woodwork above a deck.
A solid mass of water coming aboard instead of just spray.
grommet
A ring or eyelet normally used to attach a line, such as on a sail.
Coastal navigation using both GPS and compass
Charter boat operation
Preparing for live aboard life
Outboard motor tuning and maintenance
Advanced docking
Racing school
Catalina tune up clinic
Children's summer sailing camp program
Multihull sailing ...
Long Boat: A long-boat is the largest boat that usually carried aboard a larger sea going vessel; it is generally furnished with a mast and sails.
Louisbourg Fleet (British): 1745.
Louisbourg Fleets: 1758.
Ship
1) A large vessel. 2) To take an object aboard, such as cargo or water. 3) To put items such as oars on the boat when not in use. shipshape Neat, orderly and ready to use.
STORE A general term for provisions, materials and supplies used aboard ship for the maintenance of the crew, and for the navigation, propulsion and upkeep of the vessel and its equipment.
SUEZMAX Tanker about 120/200,000 dwt ...
LINE - Rope and cordage used aboard a vessel.
LOG - A record of courses or operation. Also, a device to measure speed.
The FIRST THING to do when coming aboard is to open the bilge access hatch and check the bilge water level, and pump out as necessary. Pull out the bilge output hose and point it over the side before pumping.
Foredeck: The area of a yacht's deck that is in front of the mast; also a crew position aboard a racing yacht.
Foresail: Any sail used between the mast and the forestay.
Cruising yacht (sufficient amenities to allow for living aboard for extended periods)
Sport fish yacht (yacht with living amenities and sporting fishing equipment) ...
 See also: Boat, Sailing, Deck, Point, Hull
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