Glossary
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- General Nautical Terminology Starboard
Starboard refers to the right side of a boat or ship when facing forward, looking towards the bow. It is the opposite of port, which is the left...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Starboard BeamThe starboard (right) side at the widest part of the vessel (beam)
- General Nautical Terminology Starboard BowThe starboard (right) side of the vessel close to the bow (front)
- General Nautical Terminology Starboard QuarterThe back (stern) right (starboard) side of the vessel
- General Nautical Terminology Starboard Tack
The condition of a sailing vessel when the wind is coming over its starboard (right) side, with the sails set accordingly.
A starboard tack...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Statute Mile
A unit of distance equivalent to 5,280 feet or 1,609.34 meters. It is commonly used on land but is sometimes used in inland waterways.
In...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology StayPart of the standing rigging which provides support fore-and-aft
- General Nautical Terminology StemThe forward most part of the hull
- General Nautical Terminology Stern
The stern is the rear or aft-most part of a boat or ship.
In nautical terms, the stern refers to the back end of a vessel opposite the bow,...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Stern Drive
A stern drive is a propulsion system commonly used in recreational motor vessels. It consists of an inboard engine connected to a steerable drive...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Stern Light
A white light exhibited from the stern.
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- General Nautical Terminology Stern lineRope used to secure stern of vessel when mooring.
- General Nautical Terminology, Knot Stopper Knot
A knot tied at the end of a rope, usually to stop it from passing through a hole; most commonly a figure of eight knot.
- Weather (Meteorology) Storm
Beaufort Scale - Force 10 (Storm Force 10)
A storm is a weather phenomenon characterised by strong winds, reaching at least 48 knots (55...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology StoveThe cooker
- General Nautical Terminology Stow
To put away in an appropriate place. Being stowed implies that something has been safely stored and lashed down to stop if from moving when at sea.
- General Nautical Terminology, Navigation Superbuoy
Large buoys, generally more than 5 m in diameter, are distinguished on charts because their unusually large size renders them a potential hazard...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology, Navigation SV-ECS
Electronic navigation standards for commercial vessels less than 24m .
Equipment meeting the requirements of this performance standard is...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology, Navigation SwashwayA narrow channel between shoals
- General Nautical Terminology Swinging Room
The area around a vessel at anchor where it can safely swing with changes in wind or tide without risk of collision or grounding.
Swinging...
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