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Stopper Knot A form of knot used to prevent a rope from sliding
through a fitting, such as a pulley or a cleat
T
Tack a) To change direction by turning the bow of the
boat through the wind
b) The bottom front corner of a sail
Tender A small vessel, usually used to transport crew to a
larger vessel
Tidal height The depth of water above chart datum
Tidal range The difference between the depth of water at low
and high tide
Tidal stream The direction in which the tide is flowing
Tiller The stick attached to the rudder, used to steer the
boat
Tiller Extenstion 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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