sails, sailing and boat stuff

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Last updated: June 29, 2012

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Hint	Answer
rope or line that controls sails	sheet
wires, ropes or metal rods that supports mast	stays
single masted boat with 2 or more headsails	cutter
twine binding on rope to prevent unravalling	whipping
sailors ropework tool	marlinspike
lever used to steer	tiller
rope, wire or line used to hoist sail	halyard
pole or spar extending forward from prow	bowsprit

Hint	Answer
bottom rear corner of triangular sail	clew
line used to raise boom	topping lift
cabin or quarters in bow	fo'c'sle
depth of hull below waterline	draft
deck mounted bracket that takes foot of mast	tabernacle
quickly reduce the efficency or area of sail	scandalise
scale that describes force of wind	beaufort

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Level 35

May 23, 2019

In the "sails, sailing and boat stuff" quiz I think "forecastle" should be an acceptable alternative to fo'c'sle.

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