Stern The back of the boat
Stern Lifting Handles The handles at the stern, used for lifting the boat
T
Tack a) To change direction by turning the bow of the
boat through the wind
b) The bottom front corner of a sail
Tack Bar The metal bar that is situated at the front of the
boat, onto which the tack of the jib is attached
Tack Line The rope that runs through the end of the bowsprit
and attaches to the tack of the gennaker
Tender A small vessel, usually used to transport crew to a
larger vessel
Thwart The beam in the moulding that runs across the centre of
the cockpit, which is often used as a seat
Tiller The stick attached to the rudder, used to steer the
boat
Tiller Extension A pole attached to the tiller to extend its reach, usually
used when hiking
Toe Straps The straps to tuck your feet under when you lean out to
balance the boat.
Towing Line A rope attached to the boat, used to connect to a towing
vessel
Transit An imaginary line between two fixed objects, used to
ensure that you are staying on course
Transom The vertical surface at the back of the boat
Trim Keeping the boat level fore and aft
Trimaran A boat with three hulls
Trolley A wheeled structure, used to move the boat around on
land
Trolley Supports The part of the trolley in direct contact with the hull
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