Foot

foot - 1 - The bottom edge of a sailsail. 2 - Sailing slightly more away from the wind than close hauled to increase the boat speed. 3 - A unit of measurement used primarily in the United States. 1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters.

FOOT WELL-Central area of cockpit designed to accommodate helmsman's feet. FORE-In or toward the bow of a boat. FORE-AND-AFT-Parallel to the keel.

Foot - the bottom part of a sail Forward - toward the bow to the boat Foremast - the forward mast of a boat with more that one mast ...

Foot: The bottom edge of a sail. 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.

Foot- The bottom edge of a sail. Fore- Toward the front of a boat. Foredeck- The part of the deck of a boat that is toward the front.

Foot -- The lower edge of a sail. Forereach -- To sail faster through the water on a wind than another vessel. Freeboard -- That part of a ship's side above the water.

Foot The lower edge of a sail. Fore and Aft In line with the keel - lengthways of the ship. Forward Towards the bow.

Foot-Rope The rope stretched under a yard on which men stand when reefing or furling a sail. Fore ...

foot The bottom edge of a sail. fore Position near or at the front of a vessel. forecabin Cabin located near the front of the vessel, as opposed to aftcabin.

1 foot = 12 inches 1 inch = 2.54 cm 1 foot = 30.48 cm [edit] The implications of draft ...

21-foot catboat Gaff vs. Bermudan The gaff rig and the Bermudan are the two major rigs today. Each has its advantages, but truly they operate on different planes.

A 10-foot inflatable, hard-bottom or rigid dinghy with outboard neatly stows from davits cantilevered just behind the cockpit. The whole thing nestles neatly between the hulls.

Crow-Foot: Is a number of small lines spread from the fore-parts of the tops, and being hauled taut upon the stays, to prevent the foot of the top-sails catching under the top rim; are also used to suspend the awnings.

Crow-foot - A number of lines attached to one line, and spreading out to support an awning. Crown of an Anchor - The part of an anchor where the arms are joined to the shank.

Forty Foot Equivalent Unit Abbreviation: FEU Unit of measurement equivalent to one forty feet shipping container. Forward At, near or towards the bow or front of a vessel or an aircraft.

10. A 42-foot sailboat has it's sails up and motor on, what day shape is it required to display ? Single ball. Single diamond. Single cylinder. Single inverted cone. It is not required to display a day shape.

FEU: forty foot equivalent units (containers). Fiduciary duty: an obligation to act in the best interest of another party.

FEU - Forty Foot Equivalent Units (Containers). FIO - Free in and out. FIREMAN - an unlicensed member of the engine, room staff whose duties consist of standing watch in the boiler room and insuring the oil burning equipment is working properly.

A sail whose foot (bottom) is not attached to a boom or other rigid object. The opposite of club footed. Loran ...

More than one foot. A foot is a unit of measurement used primarily in the United States. 1 foot equals 30.48 centimeters. fend off To push a boat away from another boat or dock by hand.

Bonnet An additional piece of canvass attached to the foot of a jib, or a schooner's foresail, by lacing. Taken off in bad weather. Boom A spar used to extend the foot of a fore-and-aft sail or studding-sail. Boom-irons.

SAFETY TREADS A special nonslipping metal plate fitted to the deck at the foot of a ladder or stairway and often fitted on the upper surface of the steps of ladders and stairs. Steps made of safety treads are called safety steps.

Bolt Rope - A rope sewn into the luff or foot of a sail for use in attaching to the mast or boom. Bonaventure - On older sailing ships, an additional lateen shaped mizzen sail carried on the fourth mast, known as a bonaventure mizzen.

Foot For a triangular sail, the bottom edge. Forepeak The compartment farthest forward in the bow of the boat. Often used for anchor or sail stowage.

FOOT The lowest edge of a sail. F.P. "Forward perpendicular". This is an naval architecture term. It will usually be seen on the #2 plansheet, where the various stations are shown.

OUTHAUL: An adjuster that tensions the sail's foot. OVERBOARD: Over the side or out of the boat. P PAINTER: The line which secures a dinghy or life raft from it’s bow. PAY OUT: To ease out a line, or let it run in a controlled manner.

Weight at the foot of a keel balloon sail A generic term for any large, light sail used in racing or cruising to replace or supplement the working sails when reaching or running barber hauler A line attached to the jib or jib sheet, ...

BOOM - Spar used to extend and control foot of fore-and-aft sail. BOW - The forward part of a vessel. BROACH - The turning of a boat broadside to the wind or waves, subjecting it to possible capsizing. BULKHEAD - A vertical partition or wall.

A slide may also be used on the head, luff or foot of a gaff sail. sailmaker's palm: a stiff leather strap that fits around the hand and contains an inverted metal thimble, ...

boom - a horizontal spar supporting the foot of a sail. broach - when the side of a vessel is exposed to waves; a dangerous condition. broadside - side of a vessel above the waterline. bulwarks - deck railing.

Froude had experimented with a deeply submerged plane oscillating in water, and he found that at a speed of 1 foot per second the resistance per square foot was 1.61b.

in a step, or foot, nailed to the ship's sides; the head branches out like horns, to belay the ropes to. from The Art of Rigging) ...

BOLTROPE A reinforcing rope along the luff or the foot of the sail, it is slid into a slot along the edge of a spar (mast, boom). BOOM A spar (a wooden or metal pole) attached to the mast at a right angle, used to support the foot of a sail.

5 metre (30 foot) vessels. They often have twin-keels or lifting keels.

But because of the thickness of the booties, this may require a different foot size of fins. Another variable is the fin area. A larger fin area may allow you to swim somewhat faster but requires more "horsepower" to operate.

FOOT - For a triangular sail, the bottom edge. FORE-AND-AFT - In a line parallel to the keel. FOREFOOT - A piece of timber at the fore end of the keel, to which the heel of the stem fits. FOREPEAK - A compartment in the bow of a small boat.

So, like the books told us, we started with about a 10-foot piece of 3-strand nylon rope with a chain hook spliced in, and within a few moths found it wanting.

Reduces the area of the mainsail by partially lowering the sail and resecuring the new foot by tying it to the boom with points, or light lines attached to the sail. slats -- battens slatting -- flapping ...

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! ...

Genoa: A large headsail, which overlaps the mast and often meets the deck with its foot. Gimbals: A fitting that moves in a way that keeps delicate or potentially dangerous objects in an upright position even in the case of the boat heeling ...

Legend has it that Rollo, the first duke of Normandy, refused to kiss the foot of the French king Charles III, uttering the phrase bi got, his borrowing of the assumed Old English equivalent of our expression by God.

The lower forward corner of a sail where the luff and foot meet. 2. A sailing boat is on a tack when she is not in the process of gybing or tacking. When she has the wind to starboard and the boom to port, she is on starboard tack.

Moving the block forward pulls the clew downward more than back, tightening the sail's leech more than the foot. Moving the block aft pulls the clew back more than down, tightening the sail's foot more than the leach.

The bottom portion of a sail is called the foot. If it is not secured, it is footloose and it dances randomly in the wind. Booby Hatch - Aboard ship, a booby hatch is a sliding cover or hatch that must be pushed away to allow access or passage.

Below, away from. A low-cut jib has its clew and foot near deck; if the foot touches the deck, the sail is a decksweeper. To steer low of course is to steer below course. The low side is the leeward side when the boat heels. Compare with high. lowers ...

Foot - The lower edge of a sail Forward - Toward the bow or front of the boat Foremast - The mast nearest the bow (Front) in vessels with two or more masts. Foresail - The lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel bent to the foreyard.

A spar (a wooden or metal pole) attached to the mast at a right angle, used to support the foot of a sail. Boltrope A reinforcing rope along the luff or the foot of the sail, it is slid into a slot along the edge of a spar (mast, boom).

Boom - Free swinging spar attached to the foot of the sail with forward end pivoting on the mast. Boot Top - A painted stripe that indicates the waterline. Bow - The forward part of a boat.

A yard or pole extending the head or foot of the topsail beyond the topmast or gaff of a gaff-rigged boat. Jam Cleat A cleat designed to allow a line to be made fast quickly by jamming it down.

the line that adjust tension along the foot of the sail along the boom Painter a line tied to the bow of a small boat for the purpose of securing it to a dock or to the shore ...

You might wear the wrong foot wear and end up slipping on the boat's wet surface. You might forget to make sure your sunglasses are held on with a string. You might buy the wrong gloves and get terrible blisters.

LATCHINGS: Loops on the head rope of a bonnet, by which it is laced to the foot of the sail. LATITUDE: The distance north or south of the equator measured and expressed in degrees. LAY: To come or to go; as in "Lay aloft", "Lay forward", or "Lay aft".

Sometimes called a spinnaker boom. A pole used to extend the foot of the spinnaker beyond the edge of the boat, and to secure the corner of the sail. SPINNAKER A very large lightweight sail used when running or on a broad reach.

Outhaul: An adjuster that tensions the sail's foot. Port: The left side of the boat when you are looking forward. Port Tack: Wind across the port side.

Barometric Effect - One inch drop in barometer will raise the tide approximately one foot. Dropping barometer (> 005'/hour) indicates bad weather coming Batten Down - Close all openings and hatches, fasten down lose gear ...

A line used to tension the foot of a sail, to maintain efficient sail shape. P top ...

The power to lift 550 pounds one foot in one second. Hull The main body of a vessel.

Reef Points-short line thu the reef band to secure the foot of the sail Rigging: - the lines that hold up the masts and move the sails (standing and running rigging). Rode - The anchor line and/or chain ...

Here are a few important safety precautions before setting foot on your boat.

The Ark Royal had a dsplacement of 22,000 tons. Shet was 721 ft. long at the waterline, 800 ft. long overall and had a 95 ft. beam. She had a 780 foot flight deck which was 96 feet wide. The carrier's draft was 22 feet, 9 in.

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