Monday, November 16, 2009

Basic Sailboat Terms


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Rudder: A spade-like object at back of boat, which helps steer the yacht.
Tiller: The lever that controls the rudder.
Winches: Mechanical device to pull in power on a line.
Keel: Weighed fin at the bottom of the boat that keeps boat steady.
Bow: Front end of the boat.
Pulpit: Safety rail at bow of yacht.
Stern: Back end of Boat.
Port: Left side when facing forwards.
Starboard: Right side when facing forwards.
Mast: Large Vertical spar which helps control boom and sail.
Boom: Large horizantal spar which is used to hold and extent the sail

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