Term |
Definition |
|---|---|
| halyard |
line used to lift the sails; from "haul yard" since square-rigged boats had yards that were hauled up to lift their sails. |
| hank |
plastic or metal clip or snap to hold jib on forestay. |
| head |
top corner of the sail. |
| head up |
turn the boat more upwind. |
| heavy weather |
strong winds and waves, possible 60's origin. |
| heel |
a boat's leaning over to one side, usually because of the wind |
| hike out |
move your weight out to balance the sails' force, by sitting out on the rail above the seat. |
| hiking stick |
extension on the tiller for steering while hiked out. |
| hull |
the floating parts of a boat, not including sails, etc. |