Nautical Terms Windward Port Ahead Leeward Starboard Astern 1

Points of Sailing 2

Powerboat trim 3

Mooring Quay 4

Mooring Pontoon 5

Ropework • • • • • Types of rope Care in use Propping Wear Knots 6

Anchoring • • • • • Fishermans Plough – CQR Bruce Danforth Delta 7

Anchoring - location • • • Shelter now and later Depth Bottom type 8

Anchoring - scope • • • • Chain Chain + warp Why nylon?

Swinging room 9

Before going to sea……… • • • • • • • Forecast, tides, charts- plan Safety equipment Brief crew -safety + plan Battery, instruments, lights, engine Fuel, water, food, gas Windows, hatches, sea cocks Anchor + crew kitted 10

Flags • • • • Ensigns, burgees Courtesy flags Signal flags Racing flags 11