Showing posts with label Nautical Term of the Week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nautical Term of the Week. Show all posts

Monday, August 8, 2011

Nautical Sailing Term!

Winch - a metal drum shaped device used to assist in trimming sails.



Monday, July 18, 2011

Nautical Term - Sailing Word of the Week!


Nautical Term - Sailing Word of the Week:  Close-hauled - sailing close to the wind as possible with sails pulled in.




Friday, May 20, 2011

Nautical Term - Sailing Word of the Week!

Nautical Terms - Sailing Word of the Week.  Mast: A vertical spar that holds the sails and their respective rigging.

How tall is a 12 Meter Mast?


The view from the top of our America's Cup winner, Columbia's mast!

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Nautical Term if the Week!

Nautical Terms - Sailing Word of the Week: "Bow" - Front(forward) portion of a boat.