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- BunkA built-in sleeping place Read more
- BuoyA floating object used to indicate the position of a channel, wreck, danger, etc., or the position of an object on the seabed Read more
- Buoyancy AidA life-preserver to help a person float if he falls in, less effective than a lifejacket Read more
- BurgeeA triangular flag worn at the masthead Read more
- CabinThe sheltered area in which the crew live and sleep Read more
- CableA measure of length or distance. Equivalent to (UK) 1/10 nautical mile, approx. 600 feet or 183 meters or A large rope Read more
- Call SignIs a unique 5 character, alpha-numeric code, assigned to a vessel by its national licensing authority. Its primary use is for identification of(...) Read more
- CapsizeWhen a ship or boat overturns, exposing the keel or centre board Read more
- Cardinal Bearing Cardinal Bearings are the main points on a compass, expressed by their name. There are four main cardinal points, North, South, East, and West(...) Read more
- Cardinal Mark Buoy or pillar placed at North, East, South or West side of an obstruction to warn vessels away. Cardinal marks indicate that the deepest(...) Read more
- Cast OffTo let go a rope or line Read more
- CatamaranA vessel with two hulls. Read more
- ChafingWear on line or sail caused by constant rubbing against another surface Read more
- Chain PlateA fitting which is bolted to the hull, to which the shrouds are attached Read more
- ChandlerA shop which sells nautical equipment Read more
- ChannelA waterway through shoals, rivers or harbours Read more
- Phonetic Alphabet Charlie "Charlie" is a term used in military and law enforcement contexts to represent the letter "C" in the NATO phonetic alphabet. This phonetic(...) Read more
- Phonetic Alphabet Char Lee "Charlie" is a term used in military and law enforcement contexts to represent the letter "C" in the NATO phonetic alphabet. This phonetic(...) Read more
- Chart Printed map giving details about areas covered by water and the adjacent land Read more
- Chart DatumReference level on charts and for use in tidal predictions. It is approximately the lowest the tide is ever expected to fall because of(...) Read more