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| abfallen | FALL OFF / BEARING AWAY | A boat falls off the wind when it points its bow further from the eye of the wind |
| Abtrift, die | LEEWAY | The sideways movement of the boat caused by either wind or current |
| Achterdeck, das | POOP DECK | A boat's aft deck |
| Achterknoten,der | FIGURE EIGHT KNOT | A knot in the form of a figure eight, placed in the end of a line |
| Achterleine, die | STERN LINE | A docking line leading from the stern |
| Achterliek, das | LEECH | The backward edge of a sail |
| Achterlieks- krümmung, die | ROACH | A curve out from the aft edge leech of a sail. Battens are sometimes used to help support and stiffen the roach |
| achtern | ASTERN | In back of the boat, opposite of ahead (Often confused with aft) |
| Achterpiek, die | LAZARETTE | A storage space in a boat's stern area |
| Achterstag, das | BACKSTAY | The stay (wire) that travels from the masthead to the stern |
| Aka, der | AKA | Cross beams that connect the hulls of a multihull |
| Ama, der | AMA | The outboard hulls of a trimaran or small hull on a proa |
| an Bord | ABOARD | On or within the boat |
| an Deck | ABOVE DECK | On the deck (not over it see ALOFT) |
| anbinden | LASH | To tie something with a line |
| Anemometer, das | ANEMOMETER | Device that measures wind velocity |
| Anker ist frei | AWEIGH | The position of anchor as it is raised clear of the bottom |
| Ankerkasten, der | ANCHOR LOCKER | Locker used to store the anchor rode and anchor |
| Ankerleine, die -kette | RODE | The anchor line and/or chain |
| Ankerplatz, der | ANCHORAGE | A place suitable for anchoring in relation to the wind, seas and bottom |
| Ankerwinde, die | ANCHOR WINDLASS | Windlass used to assist when raising the anchor |
| anluven | HEADING UP, TO | To turn the bow more directly into the eye of the wind |
| Anstellwinkel, der | ANGLE OF ATTACK | ? |
| auf Grund | AGROUND | When a boat is in water too shallow for it to float in, ie: the boat's bottom is resting on the ground |
| Auftrieb, der | BUOYANCY | The tendency of a body to float when immersed in a fluid. |
| Auftrieb, der (Segel-) | LIFTING RIG | A sailing rig with creates an upward aerodynamic force as well as a foreward one |
| Auge, das | GROMMET | A ring or eyelet normally used to attach a line, such as on a sail |
| Augspleiss, der | EYE SPLICE | A splice causing a loop in the end of a line, may be reinforced by a metall fitting |
| Ausbauchung, die | FLARE | The outward curve of a ship's hullsides |
| Ausbuchtung nach Lee (einer Proa) | POD, LEEWARD | ??? |
| Ausleger, der | OUTRIGGER | The assembly (ama, akas, etc) that stabilizes an outrigger canoe or proa |
| ausschütten, ein Reff | SHAKE OUT | To remove a reef from a sail |
| Außenborder, der | OUTBOARD | A detachable engine mounted on a boat's stern |
| Außenhaut, die | SHELL | ? |
| außerbords | OUTBOARD | Toward or beyond the boat's sides |
| back stehen (Wind) | BACKWINDED | When the wind pushes on the wrong side of the sail |
| B | ||
| Backstag, das | PREVENTER | ??? |
| Backstag, das | RUNNING BACKSTAY | Also known as runners. Adjustable stays used to control tension on the mast |
| Ballast, der | BALLAST | A weight at the bottom of the boat to help keep it stable |
| Bändsel, das | MARLINE | A small line |
| Bark, die | BARQUE | Sailing ship with three or more masts: fore and aft rigged on aftermast, square rigged on all others |
| Barkentine, die | BARQUENTINE | Sailing ship with three or more masts |
| Barograph, der | BAROMETER | An instrument used to keep a record of atmospheric pressure |
| Baum, der | BOOM | A horizontal spar attached to the mast on one end that the bottom edge of a sail (the foot) is attached to |
| Baumbeschlag, der | JAWS | A fitting holding a boom or gaff to the mast |
| Baumniederholer, der | BOOM VANG | Downhauler for the boom |
| Baumstütze, die | GALLOWS FRAME | A frame used to support the boom |
| beidrehen | (TO) HEAVE TO | ? |
| Bermudasegel, das | BERMUDA SAIL | Triangular sail, set on a mast. The most common sail type today |
| Besan, der | MIZZEN | The aft mast of a ketch or yawl rigged sailboat |
| Beschlag, der | GEAR | A general term for ropes, blocks, tackle and other equipment |
| Bett, das (gr. Koje) | BERTH | Place for a person to sleep |
| Bilge, die | BILGE | The interior of the hull below the floor boards |
| Block, der | BLOCK | One or more wheels with grooves in them pulleys - designed to carry a line and change the direction of its travel |
| Boden, der (Kabinen-) | SOLE | Cabin or saloon floor. Also the molded fiberglass deck of a cockpit |
| Böe, die | SQUALL | A sudden, violent wind often accompanied by rain |
| Boje, die | BUOY | An anchored float used for marking a position on the water or a hazard or a shoal and for mooring |
| Bootshaken, der | BOAT HOOK | A short shaft with a fitting at one end, used by the crew ot extend his reach, normally in docking situations |
| Breite, die (größte) | BEAM | The greatest width of the boat |
| Breitengrad, der | LATITUDE | The distance north or south of the equator measured and expressed in degrees |
| Brücke, die (Kommando-) | BRIDGE | Control Station, helm is really a more appropriate term for small craft |
| Bug, der | BOW | The forward part of a boat |
| Buganker, der | BEST BOWER | Anchor which is fixed at the bow??? |
| Bugkorb, der | PULPIT | A place on the bow for standing, usually with a small platform and grab rail around it |
| Bugleine, die | BOW LINE | A docking line leading from the bow |
| Bugrichtung | HEADING | The direction in which a ship's bow points at any given time |
| Bugüberhang, der | PROW | The part of the bow forward of where it leaves the waterline |
| bugwärts | FORWARD | Toward the bow of the boat |
| Bullenstander, der | LAZY GUY | A line attached to the boom to prevent it from accidentally jibbing |
| C | ||
| Catboot, das | CATBOAT | Sailboat rigged with one mast and one sailsail |
| Cockpit, das | COCKPIT | An opening in the deck from which the boat is handled |
| Cockpitboden, der | FLOORBOARDS | The surface of the cockpit on which the crew stand |
| D | ||
| Deck, das | DECK | A permanent covering over a compartment, hull or any part thereof |
| Deckskante, die | RAIL | The edge of a boat's deck |
| Dinghy, das Beiboot | DINGHY | A small open boat. A dinghy is often used as a tender for a larger craft |
| Dirk, die | TOPPING LIFT | A line running from the end of the boom to the top of the mast used to keep the boom from falling when the sail is not set |
| Dock, das | DOCK | A protected water area in which ships are moored. The term is often used to denote a pier or a wharf |
| Draht-Stropp, das | BRIDLE | A line or wire secured at both ends in order to distribute a strain between two points |
| driften | ADRIFT | Loose, not on moorings or towline, and not under power or under sail |
| durchgelattet | FULLY BATTENED | A sailsail having battens that run the full horizontal length of the sail |
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| Ebbe, die | EBB | A receding tide |
| Echolot, das | ECHO SOUNDER | An electrical fish finder or depth sounder |
| Echolot, der | SOUNDING | A measurement of the depth of water |
| Einbaum, der | DUGOUT | ? |
| einholen (Segel) | TAKE IN | To remove a sail |
| Ende, das (einer Leine) | TAIL | The end of a line |
| entmastet | DISMAST | The loss of a mast on a boat |
| entrollen (zB.Rollfock) | UNFURL | To unfold or unroll a sail. The opposite of furl |
| F | ||
| Faden, der | FATHOM | Six feet |
| Fahrtlichter, die | RUNNING LIGHTS | Lights required to be shown on boats underway between sundown and sunup |
| Fall, das | HALYARD | Line used to hoist and lower a sail |
| Fender, der | FENDER | A cushion, placed between boats, or between a boat and a pier, to prevent damage |
| Festmacher, der vordere | HEAD FAST | Mooring rope leading forward from fore end of a ship |
| Flaschenzug, der | TACKLE, PURCHASE | Lines used with blocks in order move heavy objects |
| Flaschenzug, der (Talje, die) | PURCHASE, TACKLE | Two or more blocks connected to provide a mechanical advantage when lifting heavy objects |
| Flieger, der | JIB TOPSAIL | A small jib set high on the headstay of a double headsail rig |
| Flunke, die | FLUKE | The palm of an anchor |
| Flut, die | FLOOD | 1) An incoming tide 2) Water covering land that is normally dry |
| fluten | FLOOD | To fill a ship with water |
| Fock, die | FORE SAIL | Sail forward of the mast (jib, Genoa, spinnaker, etc) |
| Fock, die | JIB | A fore sail |
| Fockbaum, der | CLUB | A boom on a jib or staysail |
| Fockhals, der | TACK | The lower forward corner of a triangular sail |
| Fockschiene, die | JIB TRACK | ??? |
| Fockstag, das | JIB STAY | The stay that the jib is hoisted on, usually the headstay |
| Freibord, der | FREEBOARD | The minimum vertical distance from the surface of the water to the gunwale |
| freie Part | BIGHT | The part of the rope or line, between the end and the standing part, on which a knot is formed |
| Fundament, das (Motor-) | MOUNT | Strong foundation in a boat, eg for fixing the engine |
| Fußliek, das | FOOT | The downward edge of a triangular sail |
| Fußreling, die | TOE RAIL | A small rail around the deck of a boat. The toe rail may have holes in it to attach lines or blocks |
| G | ||
| Gaffelbaum, der | GAFF SAIL BOOM | A spar that holds the top of a four sided gaff sail |
| Gaffelsegel, das | GAFF SAIL | A four sided sail used instead of a triangular main sail |
| Gangway, die | GANGWAY | A ramp, stairs, or plank that people use to board and disembark |
| genau rückwärts | DEAD ASTERN | Directly aft |
| genau vorwärts | DEAD AHEAD | Directly ahead |
| Genua, die | GENOA | A large jjib that overlaps the mast |
| gerade Rumpfseite z.B. bei Dory/Skiff | HARD CHINE | An abrupt intersection between the hull side and the hull bottom of a boat so constructed |
| gieren | BROACH, TO | To swing or steer off course, as when running with a quartering sea |
| gieren | YAW, TO | To swing or steer off course, as when running with a quartering sea |
| Gleiten, das | PLANING | A boatis moving over the top of the water rather than through the water |
| Gleiter, der (Gleitrumpf) | PLANING HULL | A type of hull shaped to glide easily across the water at high speed |
| Großschot, die | MAIN SHEET | The line used to control the mainsail |
| Großsegel, das | MAIN SAIL | The largest spar supported sail on a sailboat |
| Grundgeschirr, das | GROUND TACKLE | A collective term for the anchor and its associated gear |
| H | ||
| Hafen, der | PORT | The left side of a boat looking forward. A harbor |
| Halse, die halsen | JIBE, TO | To change the sailing direction by turning the stern through the wind |
| halsen | GYBE, TO | To change direction when sailing in a manner such that the stern of the boat passes through the wind |
| Handlauf, der | GRAB RAILS | Hand-hold fittings mounted on cabin tops and sides for personal safety |
| hart am Wind | CLOSE HAULED | A sailed course as close to the wind as possible |
| Hauptrumpf der Proa | VAKA | Main hull of a proa |
| Heck, das | STERN | The after part of the boat |
| Heckbalken, der | TRANSOM | The stern cross section of a square sterned boat |
| Heckkorb, der | STERN PULPIT | A sturdy railing around the deck at the stern |
| heckwärts | ABAFT (aft) | Toward the rear (stern) of the boat. Behind |
| Heckwelle, die | WAKE | Moving waves, track or path that a boat leaves behind it, when moving across the waters |
| herausheben (ein Boot) | HAUL OUT | Remove a boat from the water |
| Höhe schinden | POINT, TO | To sail as close as possible to the wind |
| I | ||
| in Stromrichtung | SET | Direction toward which the current is flowing |
| innerbords | INBOARD | 1) More toward the center of a ship 2) inside, a motor fitted inside a boat |
| J | ||
| K | ||
| Kabine, die | CABIN | A compartment for passengers or crew |
| Kalia, die (Ndrua) | KALIA (NDRUA) | Fijian voyaging canoe that was the largest and finest craft ever built by the Oceanic peoples, some as larges as 100' long. Technically, the Kalia is the Tongan copy of the Fijian Ndrua. |
| Kaltformverfahren, das | COLD MOLDING | A method of bending a material into an appropriate shape without heating or steaming to soften the material first |
| Karabiner, der | SNAP HOOK | A metal fitting with a arm that uses a spring to close automatically when connected to another object |
| Kartentisch, der | CHART TABLE | A table designated as the area in the boat where the navigator will study charts and plot courses |
| Katamaran, der | CATAMARAN | A twin hulled boat, with hulls side by side |
| Kausch, die | THIMBLE | ? |
| kentern | CAPSIZE, TO | To turn over |
| Kettenkasten, der | CHAIN LOCKER | Storage for the anchor chain |
| Kiel, der | KEEL | "1) The centerline of a boat running fore and aft, the backbone of a ship. 2) The underwater fin of a ballasted sailboat |
| Kielflosse, die | TAIL FIN | The shaped area of the keel |
| Klampe, die | CHOCK | A fitting through which anchor or mooring lines are led |
| Klappblock, der | SNATCH BLOCK | A block that can be opened on one side, allowing it to be place on a line that is already in use |
| Kleiderschrank, der | HANGING LOCKER | A locker big enough to hang clothes |
| Klemme, die | CLEAT | A fitting to which lines are made fast |
| Knoten, der | KNOT | A measure of speed equal to one nautical mile (6076 feet) per hour |
| Koje, die | BUNK | A place to sleep |
| Kojensegel, das | LEE CLOTH | Canvas barrier along the side of a berth to keep the occupant from falling out |
| Konstruktions- wasserlinie, die | BOOT TOP | A painted line that indicates the designed waterline |
| Konstruktions- wasserlinie, die | DWL | Design waterline |
| kopfüber (kentern) | PITCH POLE | When a boat's stern is thrown over its bow |
| krängen | HEEL, TO | When a sailboat leans over due to pressure on its sail |
| Krebsscherensegel, das | CRABCLAW | Specific sail used for a proa shaped like a crabclaw |
| kreuzen | BEATING | Tacking - To sail against the wind by sailing on alternate tacks |
| Kurs, der | COURSE | The direction in which a boat is steered |
| Kurs, der | TACK | The direction in which a boat is steered |
| Kurzkiel, der | FINN KEEL | A keel that is narrow and deeper than a full keel |
| L | Laderaum, der | HOLD | A compartment below deck in a large ship, used solely for carrying cargo |
| Längengrad, der | LONGITUDE | The distance in degrees east or west of the meridian at Greenwich, England |
| Langkiel, der | FULL KEEL | A keel that runs the length of the boat, full keels have a shallower draft than fin keels |
| Lateinersegel, das | LATEEN SAIL | Triangular fore and aft sail with yard supporting the luff, native to the Mediterranean. Still used on Arab dhows, etc |
| Lateralplan, der | LATERAL PLANE | ??? |
| Lateralwiderstand, der | LATERAL RESISTANCE | The ability of a boat to keep from being moved sideways by the wind |
| Latte, die | BATTEN | A thin strip of hard material, such as wood or plastic |
| Latte, die | BATTEN | A semi-flexible stick that is sewn into a sail to help maintain the sail's shape |
| Lattentasche, die | BATTEN POCKETS | Pockets in a sail where battens can be placed to stiffen the sail |
| lee | LEE | The side sheltered from the wind |
| leegierig | LEE HELM | The tendency of a boat to head away from the wind. The opposite of weather helm |
| Leesegel, das | STUDDING SAIL | An additional sail leeards to enlarge the sailarea ??? |
| leewärts | ALEE | Away from the direction of the wind. Opposite of windward |
| leewärts | LEEWARD | The direction away from the wind. Opposite of windward |
| Leine als Schnecke gelegt | COIL, TO | To lay a line down in circular turns |
| Leine ausrennen | RUN, TO | To allow a line to feed freely |
| Leine, die | LINE | Rope and cordage used aboard a ship |
| Leinenstopper, der | LINESTOPPERS | A device used to keep a line from slipping, such as a jamcleat |
| lenzen | BAIL, TO | To remove water from a boat, as with a bucket or a pump |
| letztes Stück eines Seils | BITTER END | The last part of a rope or chain. The inboard end of the anchor rode |
| Liektau, das | BOLT ROPE | A line rope - sewn into the luff of a sail. The bolt rope fits in a notch in the mast or other spar when the sail is raised |
| Logge, die | LOG | A device to measure speed |
| lose | SLACK | Not fastened, loose. Also, to loosen |
| lösen, einer Schot | EASE, TO (the sheets) | To loosen the lines that control the sails |
| Lüftungsrohr, das | DUCTS | Tubes used to move air, such as to ventilate an enclosed area |
| Lugger-Segel, das | LUG SAIL | A four-sided sail with a yard and boom, but without the luff attached to the mast. Traditional sail of English and French fishing boats |
| Luke, die | HATCH | An opening in a boat's deck fitted with a watertight cover |
| Luke, die | PORTHOLE | A window in the side of a boat, usually round or with rounded corners |
| Luke, die (nicht zu öffnen) | DEADLIGHT | Fixed ports that do not open, placed in the deck or cabin to admit light |
| luvgierig | WEATHER HELM | The tendency of a boat to head up toward the eye of the wind. The opposite of lee helm |
| M | ||
| Marlspieker, der | MARLINSPIKE | A tool for opening the strands of a rope while splicing |
| Mastfuß, der | MAST STEP | A piece from wood or metal in which the mast stands on deck |
| Mastrutscher, der | LUG | Metal or plastic pieces attached to a sail's luff that slide in a mast track to allow easy hoisting of the sail |
| Mastschiene, die | MAST TRACK | A track or groove in the back of the mast to which the sail is attached by means of lugs or the bolt rope |
| Mastschuh, der | MAST BOOT | A protective cover wrapped around the mast at the deck on a keel stepped boat to prevent water from entering the boat |
| Masttopp, der | MASTHEAD | The top of a mast |
| mit dem Wind, vor dem Wind | DOWNWIND | In the direction the wind is blowing |
| Mittschiffs | AMIDSHIPS | In or toward the center of the boat |
| mittschiffs | MIDSHIP | Approximately in the location equally distant from the bow and stern |
| Mole, die | JETTY | A structure, usually masonry, projecting out from the shore, a jetty may protect a harbor entrance |
| Moment, das aufrichtende | RIGHTING MOMENT | ? |
| Mooring, die | MOORING | An arrangement for securing a boat to a mooring buoy or a pier |
| N | ||
| Niedergang, der | COMPANIONWAY | A small staircase/ladder which allows access to the hull interior |
| Notsegel, das | JURY RIG | A temporary repair using improvised materials and parts |
| O | ||
| Öffnung zwischen Groß/Fock | SLOT | The opening between the jib and the mainsail |
| Ölzeugschrank, der | WET LOCKER | A locker equiped with a drain so that wet clothes can be stored in |
| P | Paddel, das | PADDLE | A stick with a blade in the end of it used to propel a small boat through the water |
| Palstek, der | BOWLINE | A knot used to form a temporary loop in the end of a line |
| Pantry, die (Küche) | GALLEY | The kitchen area of a boat |
| Patentreff, das | JIFFY REEFING | A method of lowering the sail in sections so that it can be reefed quickly |
| Peilung, die | BEARING | The direction of an object, according to a compass |
| Pier, die | PIER | A loading platform extending at an angle from the shore |
| Pinne, die | TILLER | A bar or handle for turning a boat's rudder or an outboard motor |
| Pinnenausleger, der | HIKING STICK | An extension to the tiller allowing the helmsman to steer while hiking |
| Plane, die | CANVAS | Tightely woven cloth used for sails, covers, dodgers and biminis |
| Planke, die | PLANKING | Wood strips used to cover the deck or hull of a wooden ship |
| Poller, der | PILE | A wood, metal or concrete pole driven into the bottom |
| Pram, der | PRAM | A type of dinghy with a flat bow |
| Proa, die | PROA | Polynesian outrigger sailboat |
| Profilschiene mit Nut (Rollreff) | SAIL TRACK | A slot into which the bolt rope or lugs in the luff of the sail are inserted to attach the sail. Most masts and roller reefing jibs use sail tracks |
| Pütting | CHAIN PLATE | A chainplate is a metal piece used to fasten a shroud or stay to the deck |
| Püttingeisen | SHROUD PLATE | A chain plate to which a ship's shrouds are fastened |
| Q | ||
| Quadrant, der (Ruder-) | QUADRANT | A device connected to the rudder that the steering cables attach to |
| querab | ATHWART | Lying along the ship's width, at right angles to the ships centerline |
| R | ||
| Rah, die | YARD | A spar used on square rigged or lateen ships, usually attached to the upper or leading edge of a sail |
| raumschots | BEAM REACH | Sailing on a point of sail such that the apparent wind is coming from the beam side - of the boat at about a 90° angle |
| rechtwinklig zum Kiel | ABEAM | At right angles to the keel of the boat, but not on the boat |
| rechtwinklig zur Kiellinie | THWARTSHIPS | At right angles to the centerline of the boat |
| Reffkauschen, die | REEF CRINGLES | Reinforced cringles in the sail designed to hold the reefing lines when reefing the sail |
| Reffknoten, der | SQUARE KNOT | A knot used to join two lines of similar size. Also called a reef knot |
| Reling, die | RAILING | A fence arround the deck against falling overboard |
| Rettungsline, die | LIFELINE | A line running between the bow and the stern of a boat to which the crew can attach themselves |
| Rettungsweste, die | LIFE VEST (or PFD) | A device used to keep a person afloat |
| Rigg, das | RIG | A combination of sails and spars |
| Rolle, die | CHEEK BLOCK | A block with one end permanently attached to a surface |
| Rollreff- vorrichtung, die | ROLLER REEFING | A system of reefing a sail by partially furling it |
| Rollsegel- vorrichtung, die | ROLLER FURLING | A method of storing a sail usually by rolling the jib around the headstay or the mainsail around the boom or on the mast |
| Ruder, das (blatt) | RUDDER | A vertical plate or board for steering a boat |
| Ruder, das Riemen, der | OAR | A long pole with a wide flat blade at one end, used for rowing a boat |
| Ruderdolle, die | OARLOCK | A device to attach oars to a rowboat, allowing the operator to row rather than paddle the boat |
| Ruderschaft, der | RUDDER POST | The post that the rudder is attached to. The wheel or tiller is connected to the rudder post |
| Rumpf, der | HULL | The main body of a ship |
| Rumpfquerschnitts- winkel (0º = Flachboden) | DEADRISE | The measurement of the angle between the bottom of a boat and its widest beam. A 0º deadrise has a flat bottom, high numbers indicate deep V shaped hulls |
| Rumpfseitenteil, das | CHINE | The intersection of the bottom and sides of a flat or v-bottomed boat |
| Rumpfspant, der (Schott, das) | BULKHEAD | A vertical partition separating compartments, also watertight, adding to the ship's safety |
| Rundtörn, der und 2 halbe Schläge | HITCH | A knot used to secure a rope to another object or to another rope, or to form a loop or a noose in a rope |
| S | ||
| Saling, die | SPREADER | Small pars extending toward the sides from one or more places along the mast. The shrouds cross the end of the spreaders, enabling the shrouds to better support the mast |
| Salingstutzen, der | TANG | A metal fitting on the mast that the spreaders are attached to |
| Schiene, die | TRACK | ? |
| Schlauchboot, das | INFLATABLE | A dinghy or raft that can be inflated for use or deflated for easy stowage |
| Schlinge, die | BECKET | A loop at the end of a line |
| Schlingerleiste, die | FIDDLE | A small rail on tables and counters used to keep objects from sliding off when heeled or in heavy seas |
| Schlitten, der (Schotschlitten) | CAR | A sliding fitting that attaches to a track allowing for the adjustment of blocks or other devices attached to the car |
| Schoner, der | SCHOONER | A sailboat with two or more masts. The aft mast is the same size or larger than the forward ones |
| Schot, die (aktive) | WORKING SHEET | The sheet that is currently taught and in use to control a sail. The opposite of the lazy sheet |
| Schot, die lose | LAZY SHEET | A line led to a sail, but is not currently in use (working sheet) |
| Schotdurchführung, die | FAIRLEAD | A fitting designed to control the direction of a line with minimal friction |
| Schothorn, das | CLEW | The lower aft corner of a sail, that the sheet is attached to |
| Schotklemme, die | JAM CLEAT | A cleat designed to hold a lline in place without slipping |
| Schraube, die (Schiffs-) | SCREW | A boat's propeller |
| Schutz gegen Schamfilen | CHAFING GEAR | Tubing or cloth wrapping used to protect a line from chafing on a rough surface |
| Schwert, das | DAGGERBOARD | A retractable board used to prevent leeway that protrudes vertically through the hull bottom |
| Schwertkasten, der | TRUNK | ??? |
| seefest | SEAWORTHY | A boat or a boat's gear able to meet the usual sea conditions |
| Seekarte, die | CHART | A map for use by navigators |
| Seemannschaft, die | SEAMANSHIP | All the arts and skills of boat handling |
| Seeraum, der freie | SEA ROOM | A safe distance from the shore or other hazards |
| Seeventil, das | SEA COCK | A through hull valve, a shut off on a plumbing or drain pipe between the ship's interior and the sea |
| Segel dichtholen | HARDEN A SAIL | To make a sails camber flat for sailing close hauled |
| Segel, das | SAIL | An extent of fabric by means of which wind is used to propel a ship through the water |
| Segelkopf, der | HEAD | Top corner of a triangular sail |
| Segelschnitt, der | SAIL SHAPE | The shape of a sail, with regard to its efficiency |
| Seitendeck, das | GUNWALE | The upper edge of a boat's sides |
| Seitenschwert, das | LEEBOARD | Board used to resist leeway that is attached to the leeward side of the boat. There are often two leeboards, only one used at a time. Common on Dutch yachts |
| shunten | SHUNT, TO | To change direction of sailing making the stern to the new bow, without tack or Jibe |
| Sicht-Navigation, die | PILOTING | Navigation by use of visible references, the depth of the water, etc |
| Sitz, der | SEAT | ??? |
| Skeg, der | SKEG | ??? |
| Slup, die | SLOOP | A style of sailboat characterized by a single mast with one mainsail and one foresail . Also see cutter |
| Spant, der | FRAME | ??? |
| Spannschraube, die | TURNBUCKLE | ? |
| Speigatten, die | SCUPPERS | Drain holes on deck, in the toe rail, or in bulwarks or (with drain pipes) in the deck itself |
| Spiere, die | POLE | A spar. Such as a pole used to position a sail |
| Spiere, die (Holm, der) | SPAR | Rigid tubular piece (mast, boom, yard, gaff) used to support sails and rigging |
| Spinnaker, der | SPINNAKER | A very large lightweight sail used when running or on a broad reach |
| Spleiss, der | BACKSPLICE | A method of weaving the end of a rope |
| Spleiss, der | SPLICE | The place where two linelines are joined together end to end |
| Spring, die | SPRING LINE | A pivot line used in docking, undocking |
| Stagsegel, das | FORE AND AFT SAIL | A sail were the wind can fall on either surface according to tack. The so-called Bolger and Gibbons sails are therefore square sails. The oceanic lateen Micronesian crab-claw) is a fore-and-aft sail. |
| stauen | STOW, TO | To put an item in its proper place |
| Stauraum, der | STOWAGE | A locker, shelter to put things in |
| Stauraum, der kleine | CUDDY | A small shelter cabin in a boat |
| Stehendes Gut | STANDING RIGGING | The rigging of a boat that does not normally need to be adjusted |
| steif (wenig Krängung) | STIFF | A boat that resists heeling |
| steuerbord | STARBOARD | The right side of a boat when looking forward |
| Steuermann, der | HELMSPERSON | The person who steers the boat |
| Steuerrad, das | WHEEL | The wheel to control the rudder |
| Steuerung, die | HELM | The wheel or tiller controlling the rudder. Also the place on the boat where you steer |
| Stopfbuchse, die | STUFFING BOX | A fitting around the propeller shaft to keep the bearing lubricated and to keep water out of the boat |
| straken | SHEER, FAIR | To determine a curve with a sheer lath |
| Strebe, die | STRUT | A stiffening or supporting piece or member |
| Strickleiter, die | JACOBS LADDER | A rope ladder, lowered from the deck, as when pilots or passengers come aboard |
| Strömung, die | CURRENT | The horizontal movement of water |
| Sturmfock, die | DROGUE | A small sail flown in place of the jib under storm conditions |
| Sturmsegel, das | STORM TRYSAIL | A very strong sail used in stormy weather |
| Stützsegel, das | STEADYING SAIL | Also stability sail or riding sail. Any small sail set to help the boat maintain its direction without necessarily moving |
| Süllrand, der | COAMING | A vertical piece around the edge of a cockpit, hatch, etc. to prevent water on deck from running below |
| T | ||
| Tabernakel, das | TABERNACLE | A hinged support for the bottom of a mast so that the mast can be lowered easily when passing under bridges |
| Tau, das | ROPE | Traditionally a line must be over 1 inch in size |
| Tau, das elastische | HAWSER | Flexible steel wire rope, or fibre rope, used for hauling warping or mooring |
| Tide, die | TIDE | The periodic rise and fall of water level in the oceans |
| Tiefgang, der | DRAFT | The depth of water a boat draws |
| Toilette, die (WC) | HEAD | The toilet and toilet room in a ship. |
| Toppmast, der | TOP MAST | A mast on top of another mast |
| Toppsegel, das | TOP SAIL | A triangular sail set above the gaff on a gaff rigged boat |
| Tragfläche, die | FOIL | A shape that is designed to create lift when moving through a fluid. |
| Trampolin, das | TRAMPOLINE | The coverage between the hulls of an open deck catamaran or between hull and amas of a trimaran. Usually a net. |
| Trimaran, der | TRIMARAN | Multihull with two amas |
| Trimm, der | TRIM | Fore and aft balance of a boat |
| Trimmfaden, der | TELLTALE | A small line free to flow in the direction of the breeze |
| Tripleine, die | TRIP LINE | A line attached to the end of an anchor to help free it from the ground |
| U | ||
| über Deck | ALOFT | Above the deck of the boat, usually up in the rigging |
| überbord | OVERBOARD | Over the side or out of the boat |
| Überhang, der | OVERHANG | The area of the bow or stern which hangs over |
| überkommendes Wasser | AWASH | Water washing over |
| Überwasserschiff, das | TOPSIDES | "The sides of a ship between the waterline and the deck, sometimes referring to onto or above the deck |
| unbrauchbares Teil | FOULED | Any piece of equipment that is jammed or entangled, or dirtied |
| Unterliekstrecker, der | OUTHAUL | A line used to tension the foot of a sail, used to maintain proper sail shape |
| unterwegs | UNDER WAY | ship in motion, ie. when not moored, at anchor, or aground |
| unverstagt | UNSTAYED | A Mast not fixed by shrouds and stays. Same as free-standing |
| V | ||
| Verbindungsträger, der | CROSSBEAM | Structure that connects the hulls of a multihull. |
| Verbindungsträger, des(bei Multihulls) | BEAM | Connection between hulls or Hull and Ama eg. with a pipe??? |
| Verdränger, der | DISPLACEMENT HULL | A type of hull that plows through the water, displacing a weight of water equal to its own weight |
| Verdrängung, die | DISPLACEMENT | The weight of water displaced by a floating ship, thus, a boat's weight |
| Verzierung, die | BRIGHTWORK | Varnished woodwork and/or polished metal |
| Vordersteven, der | STEM | The forward most part of the bow |
| Vorliek, das | LUFF | The leading edge of a sail. |
| Vorpiek, die | FOREPEAK | A compartment in the bow of a small boat |
| Vorsegedreieck, das | FORETRIANGLE | The space between the mast, the deck, and the headstay |
| Vorsegel, das | HEAD SAIL | Any sail forward of the mastmast |
| Vorstag, das | FORESTAY | Stay (wire) that attaches the masthead to the bow |
| vorwärts | AHEAD | In a forward direction |
| Vorwärtsfahrt, die | HEADWAY | The forward motion of a boat. Opposite of sternway |
| V-Rumpf, der | V-BOTTOM | A hull with the bottom section in the shape of a V |
| W | ||
| Want, der | SHROUD | A rope or wire running from the mast to the sides to give lateral support to the mast |
| Wasserlinie, die | WATERLINE | A line painted on a hull which shows the point to which a boat sinks when it is properly trimmed |
| Webleinen, die | RATLINES | Small lines tied between the shrouds to use as a ladder when going aloft |
| Webleinenstek, der | CLOVE HITCH | A knot for temporarily fastening a line to a spar or piling |
| Wende, die (wenden) | TACK, TO | To change the sailing direction by turning the bow through the wind |
| Widerstand, der | DRAG | The resistance to movement |
| Wind, der wahre | TRUE WIND | The speed and direction of the wind |
| Winde, die | WINDLASS | A mechanical device used to pull in cable or chain, such as an anchor rode |
| windwärts, luv | WINDWARD | Toward the direction from which the wind is coming |
| Winsch, die | WINCH | Device to roll up a sheet or halyard with a gear |
| Wirbel, der | SWIVEL | A rotating fitting used to keep a line from tangling |
| Wölbung, die (aero, hydro) | CAMBER | The curvature of an object such as a sail, keel or deck |
| XYZ | Yacht, die | YACHT | A pleasure ship, a pleasure boat |
| Yawl, die | YAWL | A two mastmasted sailboat with the shorter mizzen mast placed aft of the rudder post |
| Zeising, der | GASKET | Ties used to tie up the sails when they are furled |
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