Glossary
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TermDefinition
- General Nautical Terminology Spring RangeThe difference in height between HW and LW on a Mean (average) spring tide.
- General Nautical Terminology SpringsMooring lines fastened to prevent a boat moving forwards or backwards relative to the quay or other boats alongside
- General Nautical Terminology, Navigation Spring Tide
A tide with the greatest difference between high and low water occurring when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned during new and full...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology SquallA sudden increase of wind speed often associated with a line of low dark clouds representing an advancing cold front
- General Nautical Terminology, Weather (Meteorology) SSHWS
The Saffir-Simpson Scale is a classification system that categorises hurricanes based on their wind speed and potential for damage. It ranges...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology, Signals & Communication Standard Marine Communication Phrases (SMCP)
A set of internationally agreed-upon phrases used to ensure clear, concise, and unambiguous communication at sea, particularly between vessels...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology, Navigation Standard Port
A primary tidal reference location for which full tidal predictions, including times and heights of high and low water, are...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Stand by to GybeA warning, given by the helmsman, that he is about to gybe
- General Nautical Terminology Standing End
The standing end refers to the part of a rope or line that is not actively being used or manipulated during a task or operation. It is typically...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Standing part
The section of rope between the standing end and a knot being made.
- General Nautical Terminology Standing Rigging
The fixed lines, wires, or rods that support a sailboat's mast and keep it upright and stable.
Standing rigging is a critical component of a...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Stand Off
To maintain a safe distance from a specific location, object, or vessel, often to avoid collision or interference.
A "stand off" in maritime...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology Stand OnTo maintain course and speed of your vessel because you have right of way
- General Nautical Terminology, Parts of a Boat Starboard
The right-hand side of a vessel when facing forward towards the bow.
Starboard is a fundamental directional reference used to describe the...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology, Parts of a Boat Starboard Beam
The side of a vessel that is directly to the right, at a 90-degree angle from the centreline, when facing forward.
The term starboard beam is...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology, Parts of a Boat Starboard Bow
The forward section of a vessel's right-hand side when facing the bow (front) of the ship.
The term "starboard bow" is a specific nautical...
More Details - General Nautical Terminology, Parts of a Boat Starboard Quarter
The rear right-hand section of a vessel when facing forward towards the bow.
The term "starboard quarter" is a specific navigational and...
More Details - 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...
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