Forecastle
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Forecastle: the raised part of the forward end of a ship's hull. The inside space may be used for crew accommodation or quarters, though on new ships this space is being used for the storage of paints, tackle, deck and engine stores, tarpaulins, ...
forecast - A weather prediction.
forecastle - Also fo'c'sle or fo'csle. Pronounced fo'csle. The most forward below decks area of a vessel.
foremast - The forward mast of a two or more masted vessel.
Forecast
An estimation or calculation in advance; a prediction.
The amount of cargo expected to be booked for a certain sailing of a vessel.
The number of containers expected to be used in a certain area, for steering purposes. Forecastle ...
forecastle
Also fo'c'sle or fo'csle. Pronounced fo'csle. The most forward below decks area of a vessel.
foredeck ...
forecast - The formalized weather prediction.
forecastle - The crew quarters; also called fo'c'sle.
foredeck - The forward part of a vessel's main deck.
Forecastle, Forecastlemen : The short raised deck at the fore of the ship originally used by archers. In a man-of-war, it is the upper part of the deck forward of the foremast.
Forecastle: 1. A superstructure at or immediately aft of the bow of a vessel. 2. The quarters for the crew of a merchant ship.
Fore or Forward: Towards the bow of a vessel.
Forecastle; forward part of ship. Originally "Fore Castle."
Footrope
Rope under the yards that sailor stand on while making sail.
Forecastle deck; a half-deck boat is one only partially decked.
Halliard, or Haulyard
A rope or chain for raising or lowering a sail or flag ...
Weather forecast
Local hazards
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first aid kit, tool kit, tools and spare parts
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Get the latest forecast as well as the trend for the coming days.
Ask the base staff if there is anything in particular you should know for the duration of your cruise - strong winds expected, expected change in the usual patterns, etc.
Check the weather forecast for the area and timeframe during which you will be boating.
Make sure that the steering and throttle controls operate properly and all lights are working properly.
BREAK OF FORECASTLE or POOP The point at which the partial decks known as the forecastle and poop are discontinued.
Fo'c'sle - An abbreviation of forecastle.
Fog Signals - A series of sound signals required by COLREGS to prevent collisions at sea.
Foghorn - A device for issuing fog signals, used for giving a warning of a vessel's presence in fog.
Fo'c'sle An abbreviation of forecastle. Refers to that portion of the cabin which is farthest forward. In square-riggers often used as quarters for the crew.
Foot For a triangular sail, the bottom edge.
data FAIRLEAD a chock or hole, block or sheave, through which a line may be run without danger of chafing or jamming, so as to provide a smooth run or change of direction FLYING BRIDGE the highest navigation bridge FORE toward bow FORECASTLE, pron.
The representations of them show several tiers of guns, four or even five masts, and enormous structures by way of forecastles and deck-houses aft.
FORECASTLE - The raised part of the forward end of a ship's hull, taking its name from the days of sailing ships where the forecastle was effectively a 'castle' on the ship's prow used for defending the ship.
Listen to the local weather forecast. Bad weather and high seas can be very hazardous even for the experienced sailor. You will learn over a period of time through experience and reading books on how to handle unexpected bad weather.
Gunwale - The upper edge of a vessel's or boat's side; the uppermost wale of a ship (not including the bulwarks); or that piece of timber which reaches on either side from the quarter-deck to the forecastle, being the uppermost bend, ...
When water is found in the bilge, it may forecast that the boat is or may be sinking. Bilges normally have a small amount of water in them. However, if the bilge pump is running repeatedly, the boat may be taking on water.
Listen to the forecast for a couple of days before. If the weather is likely to blow more than about force four, do not go. If you have to contend with rough conditions as well as find where you are, problems have been known to arise.
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There is a story that I heard in the forecastle, of a mean old Dutch skipper who left his new anchor ashore on purely economic grounds. He was afraid it might rust, I suppose.
LOOKOUT -A member of the crew stationed on the forecastle, or on the bridge, whose duty it is to watch for any dangerous objects or for any other vessels heaving into sight.
LPG -Liquefied Petroleum Gas, or a carrier of LPG.
This is a term used for the Forecastle or front most part of the ship. This area is usually under the front deck and above the lower deck. .
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Combined with a feeling for the direction weather moves, you can use this to make forecasts. Submitted by David H. Shaffer.
Red sky at morning, Sailors take warning. Red sky at night, Sailor's delight. One of many classics.
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Fo'c's'le - short for forecastle, the forward-most below-decks compartment of the ship, usually where the crew was quartered.
The forward cabin (stateroom) is the sleeping cabin near the bow. The forecastle (pronounced "focs'l") or forepak is a stowage compartment in the very forward part of the boat.
Combined wind-waves and swell. Mariners often use the term to describe wind waves only. Forecasters will normally use the term "combined sea" or "combined waves" to avoid this ambiguity.
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You should actually begin looking at weather forecasts up to a week before you sail. If you record such weather conditions--and the weather changes that follow--you will be able to better predict conditions for the sailing excursion you have planned.
primarily for reconnoitering and to relieve warships in distress, it was, nonetheless, a substantial war-vessel, next in size and equipment to ships of the line, "carrying from 28 to 60 guns on the main deck and a raised quarter-deck and forecastle." ...
in the quarter, waist, gangway, and forecastle stanchions, for- ward to the knight-heads. Ring Ropes are occasionally made fast to the ring-bolts in the deck, and by .cross-turns round the cable, to confine it securely in stormy weather.
Secured to line from a craft to hold her to a desired position anchorage A sheltered place or area where boats can anchor or moor without interfering with harbor traffic anchor bed A securely made fitting on each side of the forecastle, ...
Unit of pressure used in weather reports and forecasts. Is equivalent to and replace the millibar. HRA Human Reliability Analysis
Used in safety studies. HSC High Speed Craft
Mostly ferries, catamaran, hovercrafts...
 See also: Point, Deck, Stern, After, Boat
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