Furling line

The continuous control line led back to the cockpit that drives a headsail, code zero, or in-mast mainsail furler.

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Forestay

Standing rigging running from the bow (or stemhead) up to the mast, to which the foresail …

Fall off

To alter course away from the wind (see also head down and bear away).

Freeboard

The vertical distance from the waterline to the deck edge.

Fathom

A legacy unit of depth equal to six feet (1.8288 m).

Fore

Forward, or toward the bow.

Flood

The incoming phase of the tide, when water level is rising and the flow runs landward.

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