Glossary
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- General Nautical Terminology GRP
A composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fine glass fibres, commonly used in marine applications for its strength,...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Guard RailSafety line fitted round the vessel to prevent the crew falling overboard
- General Nautical Terminology Guardrail
A safety barrier installed along the edges of a vessel’s deck to prevent crew or passengers from falling overboard.
This essential feature on...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Gunwale
The upper edge or rim of a boat's side, often serving as a structural reinforcement and a mounting point for fittings or equipment.
The term...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Guy
A rope, wire, or chain used to stabilise or secure a mast, spar, or other structure on a vessel by counteracting lateral forces.
A guy is a...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Gybe
A manoeuvre in which a sailing vessel changes course by moving the stern through the wind, causing the sail to shift from one side to the...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Gybe-oh!The call to indicate that the helm is being put across to gybe

