Sailboat terminology

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As we prepare for our cruising sabbatical it is first necessary to learn how to sail. Getting started sailing involves learning about sailboats and a number of skills needed for sailing. We decided to take an offshore course through an American Sailing Association school. You can learn through an organized program like this or on your own. Many special terms are used in sailing. Learning the meaning of these terms will help you learn to sail and enhance communication on a boat. These are the…

rud·der ˈrədər/Submit noun a flat piece, usually of wood, metal, or plastic, hinged vertically near the stern of a boat or ship for steering.

Anatomy of sailboats

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Design ratios tell a story, but to get the real picture about a vessel, sail area, displacement, and ballast deserve a longer look.

How to Sail a Boat (with Pictures) - wikiHow

Though the term "sailboat" may describe vessels which range in size and style from tiny dinghies to enormous mega yachts, the basic principles for sailing any boat ...

Ever been confused by nautical terms and sailing jargon? Do sailing expressions and nautical phrases leave you all at sea? Can’t tell your boom from your bumkin or your tumblehome from your baggywrinkle? This glossary of seafaring jargon will have you speaking like an old salt in minutes!

Parts of an Opti - Optimist Sailing Dinghy - in many different languages

This document provides definitions for various nautical terms. It defines parts of ships like the bow, stern, hull, deck, and keel. It also defines nautical building techniques like carvel-built, clinker-built, and framing. Finally, it defines other shipboard items and concepts like the rudder, masts, ballast, and freeboard. The glossary concisely explains over 50 important terms related to ships, shipbuilding, and sailing. - Download as a PDF or view online for free