Glossary Archive

A propeller with folding blades, furling to reduce drag on a sailing vessel when not in use

Seas that are moving in the same direction as the vessel is heading

The lower edge of a sail, typically attached to the boom or deck of a sailing vessel. The term foot refers to the bottom edge of a sail. On a fore-and-aft rigged sail, such as a mainsail or jib, the foot is the edge that runs along the boom or, in the case of some...

Parallel line between the stem and stern

The forward part of a vessel's deck, located towards the bow and often used for anchoring, mooring, or storage. The foredeck is a critical area on a boat or ship, situated at the frontmost section of the vessel's deck, near the bow. Its size and configuration can vary significantly depending on the type and purpose...

A hatch located on the forward part of a vessel, typically providing access to the forepeak or forward compartments below deck. A forehatch is an essential structural feature on many boats and ships, serving as an entry or access point to the forward sections of the vessel, such as the forepeak, anchor locker, or storage...

The most forward compartment in the bows of the vessel

The headsail set on the forestay

The stay from high on the mast to the stemhead providing fore-and-aft support for the mast

Area between mast and forestay.