Contributors in General boating
General boating
absentee pennant
Boat; General boating
Special pennant flown to indicate absence of commanding officer, admiral, his chief of staff, or officer whose flag is flying (division, squadron, or flotilla commander).
awash
Boat; General boating
So low in the water that the water is constantly washing across the surface.
reef points
Boat; General boating
Small lengths of cord attached to a sail, used to secure the excess fabric after reefing.