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coaming

Boat; General boating

The raised edge of a hatch, cockpit or skylight to help keep out water.

extremis

Boat; General boating

The point under International Rules of the Road (Navigation Rules) at which the privileged (or stand-on) vessel on collision course with a burdened (or give-way) vessel determines it must maneuver to ...

arc of visibility

Boat; General boating

The portion of the horizon over which a lighted aid to navigation is visible from seaward.

going about

Boat; General boating

Changing from one tack to another by going through the wind (see also gybe).

knee

Boat; General boating

Connects two parts roughly at right angles, e.g. deck beams to frames.

bring to

Boat; General boating

Cause a ship to be stationary by arranging the sails.

seaworthy

Boat; General boating

Certified for, and capable of, safely sailing at sea.

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