KINGFISHER
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SECTION 8 – NAUTICAL TERMS
Abeam Object 90 degrees to centreline on either side of the boat
Abaft A point on a boat that is aft of another
Aft Toward the rear or stern of the boat
Beam The width of a boat.
Bow The fore part of a boat
Bulkhead Vertical partition in a boat
Chine Meeting juncture of side and bottom of boat.
Chock Deck fitting, used as guide for mooring or anchor Lines. Also, a wedge to
stop wheels from rolling
Cleat Deck fitting with arms or horns on which lines may be made fast
Cockpit An open space from which a boat is operated
Deck Upper structure that covers the hull between gunnels
Draft Depth of water required to float boat and its propulsion system
Fathom Six feet
Fenders Rope or plastic pieces hung over the side to protect the hull from chafing
Freeboard Height of exposed hull from water line to deck
Ground Tackle General term referring to anchors, anchor lines, etc
Gunnel/Gunwale Meeting juncture of hull and deck; or the highest edge of the hull side
Hatch A deck opening providing access to the space below
Head Toilet or toilet room
Helm The tiller, wheel and other steering gear
Keel The lowest external portion of the hull
Knot Nautical mile per hour; one nautical mile is 1851.96m (6,076 ft.); a land
mile is 1609.34m (5,280 ft.)
Lee The direction toward which the wind blows
Port To the left side of the boat facing forward
Porthole A hinged window in the boat’s cabin or hull
Scupper An opening in a deck or cockpit permitting water to drain overboard
Stanchion A fixed, upright post used for support (of rails or lifelines)
Starboard To the right side of the boat facing forward
Stern The after portion of the boat
Stern Drive Inboard / outboard propulsion unit
Transom The transverse part of the stern
Windward The direction from which the wind is blowing
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