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fair wind

Sailing; Yachting

Wind when it is favorable to the course being steered.

fairlead

Sailing; Yachting

A fitting designed to control the direction of a line with minimal friction.

fastening

Sailing; Yachting

An item such as a nail, screw, rivet or other device used to fasten objects together.

fathom

Sailing; Yachting

A nautical measurement equaling 6 feet (182 cm). Usually used to measure depth.

feathering

Sailing; Yachting

A propeller that can have the pitch of its blade changed to reduce drag when not in use. Also see folding and variable pitch propellers.

fender

Sailing; Yachting

A cushion hung from the sides of a boat to protect it from rubbing against a dock or another boat.

fetch

Sailing; Yachting

The distance that the wind travels over open water that determines the size of a wave - the longer the fetch, the higher the waves.

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