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hiking stick - An extension to the tiller allowing the helmsman to steer while hiking. This may be desired for improved visibility or stability.
hitch - A knot used to attach a line to a cleat or other object.

 


hiking
Moving the crew's weight to or past the windward rail to counteract the heeling of a boat. Typically seen when boats are racing.
hiking stick ...

Hiking Stick - An extension of the tiller that enables the helms man to sit at a distance from it.
Hitch - A knot used to secure a rope to another object or to another rope, or to form a loop or a noose in a rope.

Hiking Straps:
Straps to hook your feet under in cockpit when hiking out.
Hitch:
(1) A knot used to secure a line to another object such as a ring or cylindrical object or to another line;
(2) Common term for an enlistment.

Your hiking position in the boat is important. Try to keep the boat level both fore and aft, as body weight too far forward causes the bow to nosedive and too far back creates turbulence off the stern, which slows you down.

[Bottom of Page] helmsman The member of the crew responsible for steering her or she A nautical pronoun used when referring to a boat hike or hike out To lean or climb out to windward to counteract excessive heeling hiking ...

Hiking is when you balance your boat with your body. This can be done several ways. Some boats have hiking straps that run along side of the center board trunk.

Hiking stick An extension of the tiller that enables the helms man to sir at a distance from it.
Hiking: When a sailor leans over the side of a boat to counteract heel.
Hoist - to raise aloft
hook -- slang term for anchor ...

There are some very nice hiking sticks made that extend the scope of the tiller and allow you to sit outboard to windward or leeward. Once anchored your tiller can hinge up and be entirely out of the way.

2 A trapeze or hiking harness shall have a device capable of quickly releasing the competitor from the boat at all times while in use.

The rod that turns the rudder to steer the boat when there is no steering wheel. A tiller extension (hiking stick) is a hinged extension on the tiller that permits steering from off to one side.

For that, of course, we choose an anchorage that has a lot to offer, like peace, nice snorkeling, a great beach, a hiking trail, or a good restaurant, etc. Don't forget that a charter cruise need not be a race - You're supposed to take it easy! ...

Some sailing schools like Offshore Sailing School offer vacation sailing excursions whereby you can learn to sail and enjoy other vacation features like swimming, hiking and waterside meals.

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