Sling

Sling
1) Lines used to hoist heavy or awkward objects. 2) The act of using such lines to hoist heavy or awkward objects. 3) Ropes used to secure the center of a yard to the mast.

Sling
Special chain, wire rope, synthetic fibre strap or ropes used for cargo handling purposes.
Slot
The space on board a vessel, required by one TEU, mainly used for administrative purposes.

sling
A strap used to lift an object or person. See boatswain and Lifesling.
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BOSTON KNOCKABOUT GOSLING
This class gained popularity from the intrinsic excellence of the boats themselves, combining capital cruising qualities with fair speed and good accommodations.

Man Overboard - Lifesling, Marker, Throw ring, whistle
Abandon Ship Bag Supplies - emergency equipment
Life Rafts - Switlik, Winslow, & Crewsaver; IBA ...

Can Hooks - Two flat hooks running freely on a wire or chain sling. Hooks are put under chime of casks, weight is taken on chain sling or wire. Weight of lift prevents unhooking.

Racking-hitch, for shortening slings (PI. I, fig. 6). - Lay the bight over both parts, and turn it over several time?; then hook the tackle through the bights.
Rolling-hitch (PI. I, fig. 14). - Take two round-turns round a' mast, &c.

the rocket, the rocket-line, the whip, the hawser and the sling,life-buoy. The mode of working it is as follows. A rocket, having a light line attached to it, is fired over the wreck.

SLING A length of chain or rope employed in handling weights with a crane or davit. The rods, chains, or ropes attached near the bow and stern of a small boat into which the davit or crane tackle is hooked.

Bunt The short section of the yard between the slings that attach it to the mast. Quarters The port and starboard quarters form the bulk of the yard, extending from the slings to the fittings for the lifts and braces.

There was trouble for the sailor whose hammock could not be put through the hoop. "Sling your hook" was the advice given to troublesome sailors required by shipmates to sling their hammock elsewhere.
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parrel or parral - Ropes or irons used to secure yards at the slings to the mast; rope parrels are commonly rove through balls of wood, so that they hoist easily on the mast. Parrels are used on the jaws of a gaff.

To hoist up or down using ropes and slings.
Swivel Gun
Small cannon attached to rail via a swivel mounting.

Get creative: duct tape and two halves of a paddle could easily be a splint. A T-shirt can be a sling. Do not exercise a lot of pressure on the area, just stabilize the break.
Oh yes: CALL THE COAST GUARD! Treat for shock! ...

Additional safety sailing supplies include life vests for each passenger, safety harnesses and a throwable life ring or sling for pulling someone back to the boat. These items are essential even if passengers are good swimmers.