General boating

General boating

Industry: Boat

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General boating

A port cut into the bottom of the mizzentop (crow's-nest) allowing easy entry and exit. It was considered "un-seamanlike" to use this easier method rather than going over the side from the shrouds, ...

accommodation ladder

Boat; General boating

A portable flight of steps down a ship's side.

land lubber

Boat; General boating

A person unfamiliar with being on the sea.

watch

Boat; General boating

A period of time during which a part of the crew is on duty. Changes of watch are marked by strokes on the ship's bell.

trick

Boat; General boating

A period of time spent at the wheel ("my trick's over").

highfield lever

Boat; General boating

A particular type of tensioning lever, usually for running backstays. Their use allows the leeward backstay to be completely slackened so that the boom can be let fully out.

forecastle

Boat; General boating

A partial deck, above the upper deck and at the head of the vessel; traditionally the sailors' living quarters. Pronounced /ˈfoʊksəl/, "fo'csle". The name is derived from the castle fitted to bear ...