The curved shape that a rope assumes when it is hung loose from two points that are roughly horizontal
Cleat�the line offTie the line to a cleat on the dock.
FetchThe distance over water that the wind acts on to generate and grow waves. The longer the distance the bigger the waves which is why lakes don't get as large of waves as the ocean.
GybeTerm for violent swinging of the mainsail as you turn the boat downwind and the wind suddenly catches the other side of the sail
JibThe small sail in front of the mainmast
KetchA two masted sailboat whose mizzen or back mast is short and in front of the ship's wheel
Light offA Navy term meaning to turn on or start up
MainThe largest sail on the boat
MizzenThe small sail in back that hangs off of the mizzen mast
PainterThe line used to tie the dinghy to the boat.
ScopeThe ratio of the lenght of anchor chain let out to the depth of water.
SecureA Navy term meaning to shut down or turn off
SpreaderThe structural member on the mast that holds the shrouds out from the mast, giving it additional strength.
Cleat�the line offTie the line to a cleat on the dock.
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