Genoa (sail)
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GENOA : Front sail, usually larger than a jib.
GIVE-WAY VESSEL: A term used to describe the vessel which must yield in meeting, crossing, or overtaking situations.
GOOSENECK: The universal joint between the boom and the mast.
Genoa: An overlapping jib.
Geographic Position: Charted position.
Gimbals: Pivoted rings holding a compass or other device so that it can tip in any direction or remain level when the support tips.
genoa
An overlapping jib.
genset
Another name for a gas- or disel-powered electric generator.
genoa - A large jjib that overlaps the mast. Also known as a jenny.
geographic position - The position of a boat on a chart.
genoa
A large triangular headsail that gets wind free from interference from other sails. The genoa extends abaft the mast and often extends down to the deck.
GMDSS ...
Genoa
A large jib that overlaps the mast.
Global Positioning System
GPS for short. A system of satellites that allows one's position to be calculated with great accuracy by the use of an electronic receiver.
Genoa - a large foresail that overlaps the mainsail
Gimball - a device that suspends a compass so that it remains level
Gooseneck - a device that connects the boom to the mast ...
Genoa: A large foresail that overlaps the shroud base used for sailing upwind; also called a "genny."
GPS: Global Position System. Satellite navigation, which gives yachts exact latitude and longitude position. The update race is one second.
Genoa- A large jib that overlaps the mainsail. It is controlled by sheets, of lines, that run outside the standing rigging. It is sometimes referred to as a jenny.
Genoa: A large foresail that overlaps the shroud base and is used for sailing upwind; also called a genny.
Grinder: Crew member who turns, or grinds, the handles that power the winches used to hoist and trim the sails.
genoa - An overlapping jib. See "jib" on this page for more information.
geographic position - A fix; a charted position, GPS coordinates.
get a pull - To hand on a sheet or tack or fall of a tackle.
Genoa:
A large foresail or jib that overlaps the mainsail. Also known as a genny. Can be expressed in percentages of overlap, e.g. 150 Genoa is 50% overlap of the mainsail.
genoa, genny
A large overlapping jib, reportedly first publicly used off Genoa, Italy.
genset ...
GENOA-Large, overlapping jib. Also called a genny.
GHOST-To make headway when there is no apparent wind.
GRAB RAIL-Railing, usually on cabin top, used as handhold.
A genoa jib. A large jib that overlaps the mast.
Jetty
A man made structure projecting from the shore. May protect a harbor entrance or aid in preventing beach erosion.
The genoa tracks are placed well inboard and the leads should be set up for load-bearing adjustment, essential for high headsail loads. The test boat was fitted with manual leads. The triple-spreader, keel-stepped mast is by Sparcraft.
Cast Iron Genoa- A sail boat's engine
Cast Off - Let go of the lines when leaving the dock or mooring
Cavitate- The entry of air into the prop ...
Furl the genoa, just keeping the main up and start getting back to the MOB. You can start the engine, but keep it on idle. If you engage the transmission, be EXTREMELY careful when you get close to the MOB.
GENOA A large, low cut, jib that overlaps the mast. GOOSENECK A fitting used to attach the boom to the mast and which permits the boom to pivot.
genoa: a large headsail set on the headstay and overlapping the mainsail.
Lapper A foresail which extends back of and overlapping the mast, such as a 110% genoa jib.
Lazarette A stowage compartment at the stern.
Gennaker - A large sail that is a cross between a spinnaker and a genoa. Hoisted without a pole, the tack is attached at the bottom of the headstay.
Genoa - A large foresail or jib that overlaps the mainsail. Also known as a genny.
Genoa -- also known as genny, usually the biggest jib on the boat
GMT -- Greenwich Meridian Time, also known as Universal Time
GPS -- global positioning system; uses satellites in fixed orbits ...
Cast Iron Genoa- a sail boat's engine
Cavitate- The entry of air into the prop
Chafe - wearing through of a line, sail, etc. from rubbing.
Charge Coil - Voltage generator used to power ignition modules.
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Genoa (Headsail): a large jib with an overlap aft of the mast.
Halyard: line that attaches to the top of a sail and runs down to the bottom of the mast. Can be internal or external of the mast.
Head: the top corner of the sail.
Gennaker - A hybrid between a genoa and an asymmetrical spinnaker. Gennakers are even larger than genoas with 200% overlaps not being uncommon.
Genoa - Is a type of large foresail or jib-sail that overlaps the mainsail.
Genoa -- also known as genny, usually the biggest jib on the boat
Gentle Breeze--Force 3 on the Beaufort wind scale 7 to 10 knots of wind.
Gibson Girl-- A portable radio transmitter used in life boats ...
Gennaker: A sail that is a hybrid between a spinnaker and a genoa
Genoa: A large headsail, which overlaps the mast and often meets the deck with its foot.
jaws A semicircle or U-shaped end on a boom or gaff which fits around the mast jenny See genoa jib 1. A triangular sail set forward of the mast; 2. A foresail or headsail; 3.
We hoisted the number one genoa and reset the kedges. The boat was heeling in the opposite direction and felt like it might just slide past the coral hump. I fired up the engine and we began to pull for all we were worth.
Genoa -- also known as genny, usually the biggest jib on the boat
Gimball -A device to suspend items, such as a compass or ships' stove, to keep it level.
Gimblet -To turn an anchor round by it's stock.
Genoa: A large foresail or jib that overlaps the mainsail.
Give-Way: To yield the right of way to another boat.
(GPS) Global Positioning System: Method of using satellite signals to fix a position.
Turning blocks: Often a spinnaker or genoa sheet leads aft through a block and forward to a winch.
Most modern yachts have furling genoas but some also offer in-mast furling mains. This makes furling your main sail effortless but it cannot be fully battened. As a result, some sail performance is lost.
If heading straight out, rig Jib or Genoa, furled, ready to set. Attach tack shackle to fore'ad chain plate, and clip Hanks onto forestay. Attach Jib halyard to jib head, use slack halyard to furl jib on foredeck.
Sail used on a reach; larger and fuller than a genoa
bar
A region of shallow water usually made of sand or mud, usually running parallel to the shore. Bars are caused by wave and current action, and may not be shown on a chart ...
The modern bermuda rig uses a triangular mainsail as the only sail aft of the mast, closely coordinated with a jib for sailing upwind. A large overlapping jib or genoa is often larger than the mainsail.
An extremely large jib is called a genoa. On a great full rigger with jib mast, mainmast and mizzenmast the lowest square sail at the jib mast has the name jib. On the stamp to the right there is a modern racing yacht depicted.
Most are single-masted Bermuda rigged sloops, with a single fore-sail of the jib or Genoa type and a single mainsail. Spinnaker sails, in various sizes, are often supplied for down-wind use.
 See also: Boat, Sail, Aft, Mast, Hull
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