Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
topping lift
: a halyard (rope) attached to the outer end of the boom and the top of mast
which is used to hold the weight of the boom while reefing or when not in use
topsides
: any part of the hull above the waterline
trades
: trade winds, prevailing winds
transom
: the extreme back of the hull
trochle
:
Scottish
struggle
turnbuckle
: a device located between the chain plate on the hull and the cable that is at-
tached to the mast which is used to adjust tension
unship
: to undo from the boat
upwind
: a position further into the direction of where the wind is coming from
VHF radio
: a very high frequency marine radio for ship-to-ship and/or ship to shore com-
munication
voltage regulator
: an electronic device that limits the charge to a battery
warp
: a strong anchor or towing rope
waterline
: a horizontal line where the hull floats in the water
whisker pole
: a strong wooden or aluminum spar attached to the mast and used to hold out
the clew of a head sail (i.e. spinnaker or genaker)
winch
: a metal barrel-shaped device used for handling heavy warps, sheets, and lines
yaw
: to zigzag back and forth uncontrolled