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Beam reach

A point of sail in which the wind blows at roughly 90° to the boat's direction of travel.

Buoyancy

The upward force exerted by water on a submerged body — the property that lets an object f…

Bail

To remove water from inside the vessel, traditionally with a bucket or scoop.

Battery monitor

An instrument that integrates current flow over time to report the true state of charge an…

Bimini

A fabric sun awning stretched over a stainless-steel frame above the cockpit to shelter th…

Bowline

A classic knot that forms a secure, non-slipping loop and can still be untied after heavy …