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

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Rudder

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

Rig

The spars, standing rigging, and sail plan collectively — or the act of rigging the boat f…

Rake

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

Reeve

To lead a line through a block, ring, or eye.

Range

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

Rigging

The wires (standing rigging) and lines (running rigging) supporting and controlling the sp…

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