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Sailboat

The activity of controlling and navigating a boat which uses sails as its main means of propulsion.

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Sailboat

masthead
Boat; Sailboat

The top of the mast.

masthead rig
Boat; Sailboat

A sloop rig where the forestay reaches to the masthead.

mast rake
Boat; Sailboat

The angle the mast makes from vertical when viewed in profile. A mast set exactly vertical has no rake.

jurymast
Boat; Sailboat

Mast erected on ship in place of one lost.

abeam
Boat; Sailboat

At a right angle to the centerline of the boat.

amidships
Boat; Sailboat

In or near the middle of a boat, either along the longitudinal axis or from side to side.

auxiliary
Boat; Sailboat

A boat designed primarily for sailing, but with a supplementary inboard engine.

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