Words that begin with G
Metal bars on the outside of the lifeboat, near the turn of the bilges, that people can hold onto if the boat turns over in the water.
GRAB RAILS
To pull or take up on a line.
HAUL
What is the meaning of the order “backwater?”
To row the opposite way in order to obtain sternway
Toward the centerline of the boat.
INBOARD
What is meant by the term “broaching to?”
When a boat is caught broadside to sea or swell
Term used for block and tackle, lines, ropes, etc.
GEAR
Forward motion of a boat.
HEADWAY
What command may be given to oarsmen coming alongside that would permit the stowing of oars from a rowing position?
“Oars” followed by "Boat yours oars (or In Bows).”
Untidy loose end of a line
IRISH PENNANT
What is the effect of storm oil?
Storm oil does not lessen the size of seas, but it does tend to prevent them from combing or breaking. It will usually be of aid in any sea in which a lifeboat can survive.
The rudder supports attached to the sternpost eyes through which the rudder pintles are inserted.
GUDGEON
To raise or pull up
HOIST
Lift oars off thwarts, place bow oars with their blades flat on the forward gunwales, push other oars forward with their blades resting on the gunwales until their handles are over each oarsman's thwart; insert rowlocks.
Stand by your oars.
A rope ladder with metal or wooden rings; used over the side as an embarkation ladder.
JACOB’S LADDER
Method used in rowing to reduce wind resistance and prevent ''catching a crab.”
feathering an oar
The strake or plating next to the keel.
GARBOARD STRAKE
The framework and plating of the boat and all structural members, excluding equipment.
HULL
The stroke is completed and oars boated without further command
Way enough.
A head sail set forward of the foremast.
JIB
If hove to by the sea anchor how should the boat's head be kept up to the wind and sea?
by rigging a sea anchor
Metal fastenings of wire or chain used to secure a boat in its chocks or cradle or to the ship's rail
GRIPES
To list over
HEEL
Handles are pressed down inboard and oars raised vertically, with blades trimmed fore and aft.
Toss oars.
A makeshift rig of mast, sail, or other gear. It is used to substitute for an original piece of equipment which has been lost or damaged.
JURY RIG
When steering a boat by compass, where should the compass be placed?
as close to the center line of the keel as possible and in line with the keel