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Sailing more than about 160° away from the wind. If directly away from the wind, it's a dead run.
Industry:Boat
Sailing across the wind: from about 60° to about 160° off the wind. Reaching consists of "close reaching" (about 60° to 80°), "beam reaching" (about 90°) and "broad reaching" (about 120° to 160°). See also beating and running.
Industry:Boat
Sailing as close as possible towards the wind (perhaps only about 60°) in a zig-zag course to attain an upwind direction to which it is impossible to sail directly.(also tacking),
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Sail control line that allows the most obvious effect on mainsail trim. Primarily used to control the angle of the boom, and thereby the mainsail, this control can also increase or decrease downward tension on the boom while sailing upwind, significantly affecting sail shape. For more control over downward tension on the boom, use a boom vang.
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Sail on a ketch or yawl, usually lightweight, set from, and forward of, the mizzen mast while reaching in light to moderate air.
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Royal Marines formed as the Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot in 1664 with many and varied duties including providing guard to ship's officers should there be mutiny aboard. Sometimes thought by seamen to be rather gullible, hence the phrase "tell it to the marines".
Industry:Boat
Rules of the road that provide guidance on how to avoid collision and also used to assign blame when a collision does occur.
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Rigging used to manipulate sails, spars, etc. in order to control the movement of the ship. Cf. standing rigging.
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Rigging which is used to support masts and spars, and is not normally manipulated during normal operations. Cf. running rigging.
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