Baggywrinkle – Soft covering for cables and other obstructions that prevents sail chafing.
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March 8th, 2009 | Posted in Nautical Terms | No Comments
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March 5th, 2009 | Posted in Boat Racing, Powerboat Racing | No Comments
Swigging – Taking up the last bit of slack on a line on a halyard, anchor line, or dockline by taking a single turn around a cleat and alternately heaving on the rope above and below the cleat while keeping the tension on the tail end of the line.
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March 5th, 2009 | Posted in Nautical Terms | No Comments