under way - A vessel in motion is under way.
undertow - Strong offshore current extending to the shore.
unfurl - To unfold or unroll a sail. The opposite of furl.
Under way
The Ensign Classic, like the original, has an easy motion in a seaway with a reluctance to pound even when sailing hard on the wind. Off the wind, the performance is surprising, and the 375-square-foot chute turbocharges the boat.
Under way- Moving.
Union jack- A small flag representing the nationality of the boat.
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Vane- A weathercock, A wind direction indicator.
Under Way When a vessel is not made fast.
Up and down Vertical, said of the anchor cable.
Vang A guy for steadying a gaff.
In getting under way or in working up to anchorage in a crowded harbor or roadstead the yawl rig is one of the handiest known, ...
under lay To make the "last tack" too early so that the mark cannot be rounded without another tack under the lee Protected from the wind by land, another boat, or object undertow Offshore current that is noticeable in a surf under ...
through a block ROLL angular motion about lengthwise axis of the ship RULES OF THE ROAD the laws of navigation at sea that bear on safety and the avoidance of collision RUNNING LIGHTS the usual navigation lights carried when a vessel is under way ...
Bone - Foam or spray which is thrown out under the bow of a ship when she is under way. If fast moving with a lot of spray being thrown out, the vessel is said to have "A bone in her teeth".
Under way A vessel in motion is under way. Upwind To windward, in the direction of the eye of the wind. Wake Waves generated in the water by a moving vessel. Watch (1) a division of crew into shifts.
According to traditional design principles, a boat utilizing a leeboard either needs to have two retractable leeboards, one on each side, or a method of removing the leeboard and attaching it to either side while under way, ...
Running lights, used only when the boat is under way, include a white stern light shining aft, red and green side lights shining to port and starboard, and a white bow light (steaming light) shining forward to indicate that the boat is under power; ...
The question of what constitutes a day of sea time is in the regulations: At least four hours under way in a 24-hour period is one day. For the 6-pack, if underway for 24 hours with regular watch schedule, the USCG will give you credit for 1.
RUNNING LIGHTS-Lights carried by a vessel under way.
SEA ANCHOR- ...
Lights on a ship, displayed when under way to make the vessel more visible to other vessels.
flying start - In compettition sailing, a start made under way; a running start. In the old days yachts started from anchor or from moorings. This practice has long since been abandoned, and all starts in yacht races are flying starts.
Pilot house: the enclosed space on the navigating bridge from which a ship is controlled when under way.
Plaintiff: the person who initiates a lawsuit.
Pleadings: in a civil case, the allegations by each party of their claims and defenses.
A vessel in motion is under way.
undertow
Strong offshore current extending to the shore.
2) Two Prolonged Blasts: A vessel stopped and not making way but sill under way in reduced visibility. This signal is sounded at intervals of not more that 2 minutes.
Food is a very important consideration and should always be more than considered adequate - people can turn into absolute pigs on board. Do not rely on cooking while under way for the first few trips, as this can take a bit of practice.
WEIGHTING ANCHOR: Raising the anchor when preparing to get under way.
WHARF: A man-made structure bonding the edge of a dock and built along or at an angle to the shoreline, used for loading, unloading, or tying up vessels.
 See also: Boat, Sailing, Light, Way, Hull
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