Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
flare
: a flammable device marking a position at sea which is visible for miles from land,
sea, or air
flog
: a sail shaking uncontrolled in a strong wind or whipping about
foredeck
: an area on deck in front of the cabin
forepeak
: an area below deck in front of the cabin
forestay
: the forward most cable on the mast
foul
: to snag onto something or to tangle up
foul hook
: to catch a fish or object accidentally without bait
frangipani
: a type of tree found in warm climates with delicate pink, yellow, orange, and
red blossoms
frapping
: material wrappings on rigging wire or rope which are usually soaked in tar for
galvanized rigging
galley
: a kitchen on a boat
gantry
: a structural device with a block and a tackle used for lifting heavy objects
gelcoat
: a pigmented, waterproof resin initially sprayed or brushed into a production hull
mold
gennaker
: a large sail with properties found in a spinnaker and a genoa
genoa
: a large, light foresail similar to a jib
gimbals
: a center point gravitational swing for balancing stoves or lamps at sea
Goretex
: a breathable, waterproof type material often used for nautical apparel
grab rail
: a wooden or metal device used as a handrail both above and below decks
greybeard
: a huge steep wave with white water cascading down its front
gunnels
: the rails around the outer edge of the deck of a boat
halyard
: a rope used to haul up sails
hand bearing compass
: a portable compass used for navigation
head
: a toilet on a boat
heel over
: to lean over from wind pressure on a sail
helm
: the steering station on a boat, a tiller or a wheel
hew
: to chop or chisel out
highveld
: a section of South African plains located well above sea level
hold
: a locker or a type of cargo storage compartment
horse latitudes
: latitudes marked by trade winds near the equator where crews used to re-
sort to eating live horses on ships when winds were inadequate for sailing
hove to/heave to
: a sailing tactic used in heavy weather in which a headsail is backed and
stayed against the wind to stop the progress of a boat
ITCZ
:
see intertropical convergence zone
