Term |
Definition |
|---|---|
| stern |
the back end of a boat |
| starboard tack |
sailing with the mainsail on the port side of the boat. |
| starboard |
right side of the boat when you are facing forward. |
| shroud |
a wire that keeps the mast from falling over sideways. |
| shackle |
snap or locking ring used to connect lines, sails, spars, and blocks. |
| sculling |
rowing the boat, i.e. by swinging the tiller back and forth. |