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Fore and aft: the direction on a vessel parallel to the center line. Forecastle: the raised part of the forward end of a ship's hull.

Aft, After: toward the stern or back of the boat. Aloft: overhead. Backstay: a wire that supporst the mast; runs from the top of the mast to the stern of the boat.

Aft - Toward the stern of the boat. After - Located toward the stern of a ship. Example: "Secure the after hatch." Ahull - Lying adrift in heavy seas without power or sail set.

aft cabin sleeping quarters beneath the aft or rear section of the boat (sometimes called a mid cabin when located beneath the helm) Search results: Click on the word(s) below to view the definition.

AFT-Toward or near the stern. ASTERN-To the rear or behind. BACK-To back a sail is to pull it to the windward side of the vessel.

Aft:Toward the rear of the yacht. Apparent Wind: The perceived wind direction of a moving yacht.

AFT - Toward the stern (rear) of the vessel, behind AGROUND - When a vessel is in water too shallow for it to float in, i.e.: the vessel's bottom is resting on the sea bottom. AHEAD - Go in a forward direction.

Aft: Towards, near or at the stern, or behind the stern Ahull: A boat is ahull when it is hove-to with sails furled. Aloft: Overhead, up ...

aft At or near the stern. after bow spring line A mooring line; a line designated to control the motion of a vessel in its berth; a line connected near (or at) the bow to shore.

Aft Located in or toward the rear. A backward rotation of the halyard winch spools caused by the spring tension of the wire that is wound on the spools.

AFT - In, near, or toward the stern of the vessel. AID - Agency for International Development. AIS - Automatic Identification System.

Aft Towards the stern of the vessel. Amidships Midway between the stem and the stern. Apparent wind The wind felt aboard the boat underway.

AFT - Toward the stern of the boat. AGROUND - Touching or fast to the bottom. AHEAD - In a forward direction.

Aft - Toward the stern Aground - When the hull or keel is against the ground Aloft - overhead, above ...

Aft: this means in, near, or toward the stern of the vessel. Agency fee: a fee charged to the ship by the ship's agent, representing payment for services while the ship was in port. This may also be called an attendance fee.

Aft At, near or towards the stern or rear of a vessel or an aircraft. Agency Fee Fee payable by a shipowner or ship operator to a port agent.

Aft rigged sail secured to a long yard and hoisted obliquely to our mizzen masts. Lead Line {N/A} ...

Aft Spring Line Animated Gif. Click to View Animation Docking in a Slip ...

Aft of the galley is the head. The shower is incorporated into the head, with a teak-grated drain in the center.

An aft corner of a triangular sail. Cockpit The rear boat area from where the crew operates the boat.

The aft edge of a fore-and-aft sail. leech line A line running through the leech of the sail, used to tighten it.

The aft edge of a sail is called the leech. If incorrectly tensioned, the leech of a sail may "flutter" noisily; some larger mainsails are provided with a line which runs along a pocket in the leech, called a leech line, ...

The aft edge of a fore and aft sail. Leech Line A line used to tighten the leech of a sail, helping to create proper sail shape.

The aft edge of the triangular sail - the one that's not attached to anything. Leeward ...

Area aft of the mainmast on the main deck. See: Before the Mast. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ...

Haul Aft the Sheets - The order to haul in the sheets for close-hauled sailing. Haul Her Wind - To become close-hauled after sailing free. Generally to sail closer to the wind when sailing free. Haul to the wind. Haul on the wind.

Flat aft -- When sheets are trimmed as close as possible for effective windward work. Floors -- The bottom timbers of a vessel. Flowing sheet -- The sheet eased off to a fair wind.

Small aft cockpit with 4 drains and strong padeyes for attachment. Comfortable and safe for whoever's on watch, and safe in a seaway, with ability to drain fast if much water is shipped.

Stern - Aft section of the boat Stern Light - White light which shows abaft a boat underway at night Stern Lights - White light - 675° each side of stern ...

fore and aft sail - The more common position of the sail with its length running along the ship's length as opposed to a sail such as a square sail which is mounted across the width of the vessel. fore - Toward the bow front - of the vessel.

Directly aft. Dead Reckoning The navigational art of determining your position based on course steered and speed rather than through obtaining a position from other means. ( Using a chart or electronic device) ...

Fore-And-Aft Lengthwise with the vessel, opposite to athwart. Forecastle ...

Fore and aft balance of a boat. TRUE WIND The strength and direction of the actual wind blowing.

Fore-and-aft rigged (sloop rigged): Fore-and-aft rig is a sailing rig consisting mainly of sails that are set along the line of the keel rather than perpendicular to it. (See also square rigged) ...

Fore and Aft - In a line parallel to the ship's keel. Fore and Aft Rigged - Sails that lie in the direction of the ship's length and whose luffs abut the masts or are attached to stays. Fore Peak - The compartment at the bow of the vessel.

The lower aft corner of a fore and aft sail. Close Hauled Sailing as directly into the wind as possible. Also, on-the-wind.

A fore and aft rig has one or more masts. Each mast carries fore and aft sails. The various rigs differ only in the height and placement of the mast or masts. Each rig may carry a variety of sails. Most modern sailboats have fore and aft rigs.

TrimFore and aft balance of a boat. TrimaranA boat with three hulls. TriplineA line fast to the crown of an anchor by means of which it can be hauled out when dug too deeply or fouled; a similar line used on a sea anchor to bring it aboard.

Cockpit: The aft section of the lowest deck in a man-of-war, the cockpit was usually reserved for the quarters of the midshipmen and others, but was also used for the care of the wounded during engagements.

Backstays run aft from the mast to the stern or the after quarter to keep the mast from falling forward.

Cant Frames - Angled frames in the extreme forward or aft ends of a ship which form the sharp ends of the vessel's hull. Canvas - Tightly woven cloth used for sails, awnings, covers, dodgers and biminis; slang for sails.

CAPPING The fore and aft finishing piece on top of the clamp and sheer strake at the frame heads in an open boat; called a covering board, margin plank, or plank sheer in a decked-over boat.

Battens Flexible strips of wood or plastic, most commonly used in the mainsail to support the aft portion, or roach, so that it will not curl. Bilge A rounding of the hull along the length of the boat where the bottom meets the side.

PEAK The upper aft corner of a gaff-headed sail. PENANT A pointed flag.

cardinal point The four main points on a compass (north, south, east, west) carline, carlin, or carling A short timber running fore and aft between deck beams carry away When any part of a vessel's gear or equipment breaks or gives way carry on To ...

Backstay - Mast support running to aft deck or another mast. Backslice- A method of weaving the end of a rope to keep it from unraveling.

BALANCE REEF - A diagonal reef in a fore-and-aft sail extending from throat to clews. BALE - A fitting on the end of a spar, such as the boom, to which a line may be led. BALLAST WEIGHT - usually metal, placed low in a boat to provide stability.

Unlike a draggerboard, which lifts vertically, a centerboard pivots around around a pin, usually located in the forward top corner, and swings up and aft. chafe: damage to a line caused by rubbing against another object.

DEAD ASTERN: Directly aft. DEAD RECKONING: A plot of courses steered and distances travelled through the water. DEADHEAD: A log or heavy timber floating nearly vertical, with little of it's bulk showing above the surface.

A barque is a three-masted vessel, squareriecred (n the two foremost masts (the fore and main masts) and fore- and-aft rigged on the mizzen mast. A ship (a ship-rigged vessel) has three masts, each of which is square-rigged.

A "masthead light" means a white light placed over the fore and aft centerline of a pleasure craft showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 22.

Rake The fore or aft angle of the mast. Can be deliberately induced (by adjustment of the standing rigging) to flatten sails, balance steering, etc. Normally slightly aft. Reach: Sailing with the wind coming over the side, or abeam.

AFT: Near, toward, or in the rear (stern) of the ship. AIR/SEA: A package consisting of 2 forms of transportation: Air & Cruise. ASTERN: Beyond the ships stern. BEAM: Width of ship between the widest point of its two sides.

Centerline: Center of the fore-and-aft line Center of forces: The spot on a vessel on which all forces act centrally Chain plate: A fitting that is used to attach stays to the boat Chart: A map that is used in navigation ...

Backstay - A rope or stay extending from the masthead (Top of the mast) to the side of a ship (Stern), slanting a little aft, to assist the shrouds in supporting the mast. Bail - Remove (water) from a vessel with a container.

Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP or L): The distance between forward and aft perpendiculars. Beam (B): The breadth of the ship at the widest point.

Dead Astern: A position directly aft or behind the vessel. Deadhead: A floating log. Deadrise: The angle between the bottom of a boat and its widest beam. - A vessel with a 0º deadrise has a flat bottom, high numbers indicate deep V shaped hulls.

Dead ahead: Directly ahead on the extension of the ship's fore and aft line. Dead light: Steel disc, that is dogged down over a porthole to secure against breakage of the glass and to prevent light from showing through.

DEAD ASTERN Directly aft. DEAD-RISE The difference in height, if any, between those parts of a vessel's floor which rest on the futtock. DECK A permanent covering over a compartment, hull or any part thereof. DECKHEAD The underside of the deck above.

See also: Boat, Forward, Hull, Deck, Sail