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RRR ROMEO RRR
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| RAKE |
The angle of the mast with
the deck |
| RANGE |
1) Sighting two objects
in a line to indicate a course to be steered
2) The distance a boat can
travel using the fuel stored aboard |
| RAP FULL |
A little off the wind, with
all sails filled |
| REACH |
On a tack with the wind coming
from the side (abeam) |
| READY ABOUT |
The call to tack |
| REEF |
To reduce the sail area |
| REEF POINTS |
Short pieces of line set in
a sail for reefing |
| REEVE |
To pass a line through a block |
| RIGHT OF WAY |
The right to maintain a course
according to the Rules of Navigation |
| ROACH |
The curve of the trailing
edge of the sail |
| RODE |
An anchor line or cable |
| ROLL |
The sideways motion of a boat |
| ROLLING HITCH |
A knot |
| ROUND TURN |
One complete turn of the line
around a cleat, spar or another line |
| RUDDER |
A board-shaped piece attached
to the rudderpost or stern for steering and maneuvering |
| RULES
OF THE ROAD |
Rules of Navigation - The
laws of navigation written to prevent accidents and collisions, including
right of way, lights, pennants, and whistle signals |
| RUNNERS |
Detachable backstays set for
the tack |
| RUNNING |
Sailing with the wind coming
from the stern |
| RUNNING RIGGING |
All control lines used to
adjust the sails |
