Stern

The aft end of the vessel.

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Related S-terms

Sheet

A line used to trim a sail — e.g. mainsheet, jib sheet, spinnaker sheet.

SART

Search and Rescue Transponder — an emergency device that, when triggered by an X-band rada…

Spreader

A horizontal strut projecting from the mast that redirects the shrouds outboard, increasin…

Sloop

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

Sole

The floor of a cockpit or cabin.

Shore power

120/230 V AC supplied from a marina pedestal through a dedicated inlet and cable, used to …

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