Squall

A fast-moving, short-lived storm cell producing sudden strong winds and often heavy rain.

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Stow

To put away neatly and securely.

Stanchions

Vertical metal posts bolted to the deck edge that support the lifelines.

Singlehanded

Sailing the boat entirely alone.

Skeg

A fixed vertical fin ahead of the rudder, protecting and supporting it.

Storm jib

A small, extra-heavy, high-visibility foresail set in survival conditions — ideally on a r…

Sloop

A single-masted rig with a mainsail and a single headsail — the commonest modern configura…

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