Stanchions

Shoal

A patch of shallow water, often sand or mud, representing a hazard.

Sail ties

Short lengths of line or webbing used to lash a lowered sail to its boom or to bundle the …

Storm jib

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

Scope

The ratio between the length of anchor rode paid out and the depth of water (plus bow heig…

Set

(1) The direction (usually in degrees true) in which a current flows. (2) To trim or adjus…

Self-tacking jib

A small headsail fitted with a track across the foredeck so the sheet travels automaticall…