Votes against Crossword Clue. We have all seen the shirts that say, "I am sorry for what I said while I was docking the boat, " and that's just not right. Stops a sailboats forward motion designer. Lead Refers to the direction in which a line goes. Force applied to it redirects as forward motion. This smooth surface will be so persistent that you can watch approaching waves actually break on the smoother water. Yankee a fore-sail flying above and forward of the jib, usually seen on bowsprit vessels. Aids To Navigation Artificial objects to supplement natural landmarks indicating safe and unsafe waters.
Because of the inadequacy in strength of butt joints when glued, they are not generally used. Bulwark A vertical extension above deck level designed to keep water out of and sailors in the boat. It's important to have a crew member keep an eye out to leeward when ever the jib obstructs your view. Ballast Added weight either within or external to the hull added to improve the stability of a vessel or bring it down to its designed lines. Sailboats and Fans | Physics Van | UIUC. Tack 1) To change direction from a port tack to a starboard tack or visa versa 2) On a triangular sail, the bottom forward corner. Lumber is considered flat grained when the annual growth rings make an angle of less than 45 degrees with the surface of the piece. Stow To put an item in its proper place.
Preservative Any substance that for a reasonable length of time is effective in preventing the development and action of wood-rotting fungi; borers of various kinds and harmful insects that deteriorate wood. Blow a halyard To simply let a halyard run free when dousing a sail. Beat (also) Beating To sail towards the wind by making a series of tacks. Use good judgement and always consider safety factors along with practicality. At any rate, their speed, blade size, etc. Smooth out the luff and proceed on course once you have that wing shape. One of (usually the shorter or narrower of) the two planks which are butted into a single plank as double continuation or as the short piece notched into a larger plank to add width not available on one board. How to Stop a Sailboat (Where & When You Want) | Life of Sailing. When the sails are in this balance, they will basically be working against each other and the boat will drift to a stop. Lapstrake See Clench Planking. There are also breast lines which should only be needed when you are leaving your boat for a prolonged time or are expecting bad weather. The vessel that is required to maintain its course and speed when boats are approaching each other according to the navigation rules. Davits Small cranes used to raise or lower small boats and light items from deck to water level. Seat Locker A storage locker located under a cockpit seat. Shipworm A misnomer for the wood boring mollusk Teredo which feeds on wood cellulose.
The jib can block 25% of view from the cockpit. Hatch an opening in the deck for entering below. Crosswords can be an excellent way to stimulate your brain, pass the time, and challenge yourself all at once. Furl To fold or roll a sail and secure it to its main support.
If you are not under sail and making way by motor, the best way to stop is to turn hard. Bring About To reverse or change directions, to turn around. "Control Station" is really a more appropriate term for small craft. Stops a sailboat’s forward motion. I've learned a great many skills, hobbies, and athletic activities over the years. Pinch to sail closer to the wind than one's usual close-haulled course, sacrificing speed in an effort to gain distance to windward usually to avoid a pair of tacks. Ballast Weight usually metal, placed low in a boat to provide stability. Cunningham Line that pulls down on the mainsail near the tack to adjust the sail shape.
Lapper A foresail which extends back of and overlapping the mast, such as a 110% genoa jib. These support the cabin sole.