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tabernacle
-
A
hinged
support
for
the
bottom
of
a
mast
so
that
the
mast
can
be
lowered
easily
when
passing
under
bridges. |
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tachometer
-
A
gauge
that
measures
engine
revolutions
per
minute. |
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tack
-
1
-
The
lower
forward
corner
of
a
triangular
sail
2
-
The
direction
that
a
boat
is
sailing
with
respect
to
the
wind.
See
also
port
tack
and
starboard
tack.
3
-
To
change
a
boat's
direction,
bringing
the
bow
through
the
eye
of
the
wind. |
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tacking
-
1
-
To
change
a
boat's
direction,
bringing
the
bow
through
the
eye
of
the
wind.
2
-
To
tack
repeatedly,
as
when
trying
to
sail
to
a
point
up
wind
of
the
boat. |
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tackle
-
Lines
used
with
blocks
in
order
move
heavy
objects. |
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taffrail
-
A
rail
around
the
stern
of
a
boat. |
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tail
-
1
-
The
end
of
a
line. |
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take
in
-
1
-
To
remove
a
sail. |
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tall
buoy
-
Also
called
a
Dan
buoy.
A
float
with
a
flag
at
the
top
of
a
pole.
Used
to
mark
a
position
such
as
for
a
race
or
a
man
overboard. |
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tang
-
A
metal
fitting
on
the
mast
that
the
spreaders
are
attached
to. |
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telltale
-
A
small
line
free
to
flow
in
the
direction
of
the
breeze.
It
is
attached
to
sails,
stays
in
the
slot,
and
in
other
areas,
enabling
the
helmsman
and
crew
to
see
how
the
wind
is
flowing.
Proper
use
of
the
telltales
can
help
sailors
improve
their
sail
trim. |
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tenon
-
The
bottom
of
the
mast,
with
a
shape
designed
to
fit
into
the
mast
step. |
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throat
-
The
forward
upper
corner
of
a
four
cornered
sail
known
as
a
haff
rigged
sail. |
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thwart
-
A
seat
running
across
the
width
a
small
boat. |
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thwartships
-
Also
athwartships.
Across
the
width
of
a
boat. |
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tidal
atlas
-
Small
charts
showing
tidal
stream
directions
and
rate
of
flow. |
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tidal
range
-
The
difference
of
a
tide's
high
and
low
water
levels. |
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tide
-
The
predictable,
regular
rising
and
lowering
of
water
in
some
areas
due
to
the
pull
of
the
sun
and
the
moon.
Tidal
changes
can
happen
approximately
every
6
or
12
hours
depending
on
the
region.
To
find
out
the
time
and
water
levels
of
different
tides,
you
can
use
tide
tables
for
your
area.
The
period
of
high
water
level
is
known
as
high
tide
and
the
period
of
low
water
level
is
known
as
low
tide. |
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toe
rail
-
A
small
rail
around
the
deck
of
a
boat.
The
toe
rail
may
have
holes
in
it
to
attach
lines
or
blocks.
A
larger
wall
is
known
as
a
gunwale. |
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tonnage
-
The
weight
or
displacement
of
a
ship. |
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top
mast
-
A
mast
on
top
of
another
mast. |
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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. |
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topsail
-
A
triangular
sail
set
above
the
gaff
on
a
gaff
rigged
boat. |
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topsides
-
The
sides
of
the
hull
above
the
waterline
and
below
the
deck. |
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tow
-
To
pull
a
boat
with
another
boat,
such
as
a
tugboat
towing
a
barge. |
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trailing
edge
-
The
aft
edge
of
a
sail,
more
commonly
called
the
lleech. |
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transit
-
Also
called
a
range.
Two
navigational
aids
separated
in
distance
so
that
they
can
be
aligned
to
determine
that
a
boat
lies
on
a
certain
line.
Transits
can
be
used
to
determine
a
boat's
position
or
guide
it
through
a
channel. |
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trapeze
-
A
belt
and
line
used
to
help
a
crew
hike
out
beyond
the
edge
of
a
boat
to
counteract
the
boat's
heel.
Usually
used
on
small
vessels
for
racing. |
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triatic
stay
-
A
stay
leading
from
one
mast,
such
as
the
main
mast
to
another,
such
as
the
mizzen
mast. |
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tricolor
light
-
A
running
light
allowed
on
some
sailboats
instead
of
the
normal
bow
and
stern
lights.
The
tricolor
light
contains
the
red
and
green
side
lights
and
the
white
stern
light
in
a
single
fitting
that
is
attached
to
the
top
of
the
mast. |
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trim
tab
-
An
adjustable
section
of
the
rudder
that
allows
the
rudder
to
be
corrected
for
lee
helm
or
weather
helm. |
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trip
line
-
A
line
attached
to
the
end
of
an
anchor
to
help
free
it
from
the
ground. |
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tropics
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The
region
around
the
equator
between
the
Tropic
of
Cancer
and
the
Tropic
of
Capricorn.
The
tropics
are
known
for
their
warm
weather. |
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trough
-
The
bottom
of
a
wave,
the
valley
between
the
crests. |
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truck
-
A
cap
for
the
top
of
the
mast. |
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true
wind
-
The
speed
and
direction
of
the
wind.
The
motion
of
a
boat
will
cause
the
wind
to
appear
to
be
coming
at
a
different
direction
and
speed,
which
is
known
as
apparent
wind |
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