Leech

The aft edge of a fore-and-aft sail.

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Related L-terms

LWL

Length Waterline — the fore-and-aft length of the hull measured at the waterline; a major …

LOA

Length Overall — the maximum fore-and-aft hull length, excluding bowsprits and pulpits unl…

Lazarette

A stowage locker let into the cockpit sole, seats, or afterdeck.

Lifesling

A buoyant horseshoe-shaped sling on a floating line, deployed to trail astern during a man…

Leeward side

The side of the boat or sail opposite the wind.

Lash

To bind or secure with line or webbing.

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