STERN LINE: A docking line leading from the stern.
STOW : To store items neatly and securely.
SWAMP: To fill with water, but not settle to the bottom.
stern line - A line running from the stern of the boat to a dock when moored.
stern pulpit - Pushpit. A sturdy railing around the deck at the stern.
stiff - A boat that resists heeling.
Stern LineA docking line leading away from the stern.
StowTo pack or store away; especially, to pack in an orderly, compact manner.
SwampTo fill with water, but not settle to the bottom.
stern line - Mooring line from the stern to the pier.
stern post - The strong timber to which the rudder is hung.
Stern lines coiled and ready to deploy freely.
The anchor person has to make sure the anchor chain is going to deploy freely, without snags. Not a good time to have one of those!
All fenders tied to the side and 1 or 2 at the stern.
STERN LINE - A docking line leading from the stern.
STOWING - Proper way to store gear on vessel.
STRAKE- Raised elevation on hull to improve handling and planing.
STERN LINE - A docking line leading from the stern.
STOP WATER - A soft wooden dowel that is inserted into a hole drilled athwart ship, inside the rabbit, (which is there to accept the front edge of planking), where the keel and stem are joined.
Stern Line - Line leading diagonally aft from the stern to secure a boat
Stern Lines - Docking line that often runs from the stern fitting farthest from the dock to further astern on the dock. This allows the boat movement with the tide ...
Stern Line - A docking line leading from the stern.
Stow - To put an item in its proper place.
Strake: On wooden boats, a line of planking running from the bow to the stern along the hull.
Tie up the bow and stern lines first.
Adjust the height of the fenders so that they protect the hull but will not ride up on the dock with boat movement caused by waves or wakes.
The helmsman is responsible for the stern line only. When you get your boat in proper position tie off the anchor line and get ready to throw the bow line.
Throwing the bow line is very important as you may get only one try.
If returning to Tuck's Point to pick up passengers, rig fenders, bowline, and stern line. 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.
For the first group there is one each of a Bow Line and a Stern Line, which are +/- 2/3 the length of the boat, and are used to make fast the bow and stern to the mooring.
You may, then, be able to leave it there, performing the function of two spring lines, and adding bow and stern lines, as usual. Whatever you do, you must do quickly.
The forward most part of the bow.
Stern
The rear of the boat.
Stern Line
A docking line leading from the stern.
Stow
To put an item in its proper place.
Swamp
To fill with water, but not settle to the bottom.
used to secure a ship; named from forward aft: number one bow line, number two after bow spring, number three forward bow spring, number four breast line, number five after quarter spring, number 6 forward quarter spring, number seven stern line.
Retrieval of the dinghy was a simple matter of pulling on the painter to bring it alongside again, while if there was any chance of the wind falling light, attaching a stern line that led aft ensured that it could not tap against the hull.
Instead of using reverse, place the transmission in neutral and the wind will blow boat back. Secure the bow dock line first, since the stern line will not prevent the backward drifting of the sailboat.
At the dock with a bow line and stern line tied off, a spring line is often added to limit the movements of a vessel even more..
Sole: The inside deck of the ship.
Square Knot: Used for tying two ropes together.
STERN - The after part (back) of the boat.
STERN LINE - A docking line leading away from the stern.
STOW - To pack or store away; especially, to pack in an orderly, compact manner.
SWAMP - To fill with water, but not settle to the bottom.
STERN LINE - A docking line leading from the stern.
Strong Wind Warning - Small craft warnings of strong winds are issued whenever mean winds exceeding 25 knots are expected.
STOW - To put an item in its proper place.
At the dock with a bow line and stern line tied off, a spring line is often added to limit the working movements of a floating boat.
sprit -- a spar that extends the bow of the boat ...
Stern line: A mooring line that runs off the stern
Strake: A term used to describe the wooden plank running from the bow to the stern alongside the hull
Stern quarters: The aft corners of the hull ...
STERN LINE - A docking line leading from the stern.
STIFF - A vessel is stiff when she can carry plenty of sail without listing over. The opposite to crank.
STOCK - The cross bar at the end of an anchor's shank.
STOP - A fastening of small stuff.
 See also: Secure, Forward, Sailing, Hull, Running
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