Lazy sheet

The jib sheet on the windward side that is slack while the leeward sheet takes the load.

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Line

The generic term at sea for any rope in use.

Lubber line

A fixed reference line on a compass card housing that represents the boat's heading, read …

Leeward

The side or direction away from the wind — where the wind is blowing toward.

Luff

(1) The leading edge of a sail. (2) The fluttering of a sail caused by pointing the boat t…

Leeward side

The side of the boat or sail opposite the wind.

Life raft

A self-inflating, canister- or valise-packed survival craft launched in an abandon-ship si…

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