Glossary Archive

Verb: to flake a line Flaking a line is neatly coiling or laying out a rope or line in a series of loops on a flat surface, such as a deck or dock. This technique helps to prevent tangles and kinks in the line, making it easier to handle and deploy when needed. Properly flaking...

Flaking a sail is neatly folding or arranging it in parallel or accordion-like folds. This is typically done to store or stow the sail properly when it is not in use, such as when docked or when it is being removed for maintenance. Properly flaking a sail helps prevent wrinkles, creases, and damage and ensures...

A pyrotechnic device used on boats to signal distress or indicate position, especially in emergencies. Flares are an essential part of marine safety equipment, designed to attract attention in emergency situations at sea. They are typically used when a vessel is in distress, such as when it's sinking, disabled, or in need of immediate assistance....

A light where there is more darkness than light

This shape represents the Letter F (Flag Semaphore) and the Number 6 (Flag Semaphore).

International Morse Code sequence representing the letter F.

The incoming or rising phase of the tide, during which seawater flows landward and the water level increases.  A flood tide is the period during the tidal cycle when the sea level rises due to the Moon's and Sun's gravitational pull, causing water to flow from the open ocean towards the shore. This phase occurs between low...

The wedge-shaped part of an anchor's arms that digs into the bottom.

A sail is flying out in a breeze when it has no tension in the sheets

The part of the accommodation below the foredeck and forward of the mast