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- Bare PolesNo sails are set and boat is driven by the force of the wind on the spars and rigging Read more
- Bathing PlatformPurpose-built area which sits at water level when the vessel is stopped. Allows easy access to and from the water. Not to be used while the(...) Read more
- BattenStiff strip used to support the roach of a sail, enabling larger sail area and better shape. Read more
- Batten PocketA pocket on the leech of a mainsail to contain the batten Read more
- BeachTo run a vessel ashore deliberately Read more
- BeaconUsually lite, a fixed aid to navigation attached directly to the earth’s surface. Read more
- BeamThe widest part of the boat (generally the middle) is referred to as the BEAM. Read more
- Beam ReachA point of sailing with the wind roughly at right angles to the fore and aft Read more
- Bear AwayTo alter course away from the wind Read more
- Bearing "Bearing" refers to the direction of an object or point relative to a fixed reference point, measured in degrees clockwise from true north.(...) Read more
- Bearing to Waypoint Bearing to waypoint refers to the direction to reach a specific point, known as a waypoint. The bearing is given as the crow flies and does not(...) Read more
- BTW Bearing to waypoint refers to the direction to reach a specific point, known as a waypoint. The bearing is given as the crow flies and does not(...) Read more
- BeatingSailing towards the wind with the sails hauled in tight Read more
- Weather (Meteorology) Beaufort Scale The Beaufort Scale is a system for estimating and reporting wind speeds based on observed sea conditions. British Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort(...) Read more
- Below Deck "Below deck" refers to the interior spaces of a vessel located beneath the main deck or upper deck. These areas typically include crew(...) Read more
- Bermudan RigA triangular mainsail, without any upper spar, which is hoisted up the mast by a single halyard attached to the head of the sail. This(...) Read more
- BerthA place where a vessel can be tied up; A sleeping place on a vessel; To give an obstruction wide clearance by keeping well clear Read more
- Bi-colour LightCombined red (port) and green (starboard) light positioned on the bow Read more
- Bight A loop created in the standing part of a rope. Read more
- Bilge PumpUsed to empty unwanted water from the vessel. Can be automatic, manual and mobile and are usually positioned to collect the water from the(...) Read more