Splice

A permanent joining of two ropes, or a rope's end into itself, by interweaving the strands.

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The floor of a cockpit or cabin.

Starlink

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Starboard tack

Sailing with the wind coming over the starboard side; under COLREGs, a starboard-tack sail…

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The permanent wires (stays and shrouds) that support the mast — forestay, backstay, cap sh…

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Swamped

A vessel filled with water but still floating.

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