Range

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

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Rake

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

Roach

The curved extension of a sail's area aft of a straight line drawn from head to clew.

Ready to jibe

Skipper's command warning the crew to prepare for a gybe.

Ready about

Skipper's command warning the crew to prepare for a tack.

Rudder

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

Running rigging

All lines used to hoist, lower, and trim sails — halyards, sheets, reefing lines, outhaul,…

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