The Glass was a timing device which allowed sand to dribble through a hole at a precise pace; the ship’s bell was struck in half hourly intervals to mark the passage of time, allowing the watches to rotate.
Author Archives: Eric Goldman
Trampoline
January 15, 2008 – 1:24 am
The trampoline is a net used in place of a solid deck, running from the bows to the mast base.
Nacelle
January 15, 2008 – 12:54 am
Nacelle. The nacelle of a catamaran is the base of the coach suspended above the water between the two hulls.
Anchors, Rodes and Chain-Lockers
January 15, 2008 – 12:20 am
Anchors are dropped from the boat to the seabed, attached by a rode (chain or rope), and all of this gear is stored in the chain locker.
The Rig and the Standing and Running Rigging
January 14, 2008 – 10:28 pm
The Rig of a boat is the gear which holds the sails in place, and controls their shape, size and angle of attack.
Forestay
January 14, 2008 – 6:47 pm
Forestays hold the mast vertically and prevent it from moving backwards.
