BOATING TERMINOLOGY
Flare The outward spread of the boat’s
sides from the waterline to the rail at
the bow. Also, a pyrotechnic signaling
device that can indicate distress.
Fore Used to distinguish the forward part of
a boat or things forward of amidships.
It is the opposite of aft or after.
Forward Toward the bow.
Frame Ribs of the hull extending from the
keel to the highest continuous deck.
Freeboard The vertical distance measured on a
boat’s side from the waterline to the
gunwale.
Galley The kitchen area of a boat.
Gimbals Swivels used to keep equipment level.
Give-Way Vessel The one which must stay clear of
vessels which have the right-of-way.
Grab Rail A convenient grip on a cabin top or
along a companion ladder.
Gunwale The upper edge of a boat’s side.
(Pronounced gunnel.)
Harbor A safe anchorage protected from most
storms; may be natural or man-made,
with breakwaters and jetties; a place
for docking and loading.
Hatch An opening in a boat’s deck for
persons or cargo to go below.
Head A marine toilet.
Headway Forward motion of a vessel through
the water.
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