Rake

The fore-and-aft tilt of the mast relative to vertical.

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Rode

The whole line-and-chain assembly linking the anchor to the boat.

Run

A point of sail with the wind coming from dead astern.

Radar

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The line of sight formed when two marks ashore line up, showing the centre of a channel or…

Rudder

The underwater steering foil hinged at the stern (or on a skeg) that, swung to port or sta…

Reach

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