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I Learned everything I know about sailing from Katysails...
Amidships - condition of being surrounded by boats.
Anchor - a device designed to bring up mud samples from the bottom at inopportune or unexpected times. Anchor Light - a small light used to discharge the battery before daylight. Berth - a little addition to the crew. Boom - sometimes the result of a surprise jibe. Bottom Paint - what you get when the cockpit seats are freshly painted. Chart - a type of map which tells you exactly where you are aground. Clew - an indication from the skipper as to what he might do next. Companionway - a double berth. Dead Reckoning - a course leading directly to a reef. Deadrise - getting up to check the anchor at 0300. Deviation - any departure from the Captain's orders. Dinghy - the sound of the ship's bell. Displacement - when you dock your boat and can't find it later. Estimated Position - a place you have marked on the chart where you are sure you are not. First Mate - crew member necessary for skippers to practice shouting instructions to. Foul Wind - breeze produced by flying turkey. Freeboard - food and liquor supplied by the owner. Headway - what you are making if you can't get the toilet to work. Heave-Ho - what you do when you've eaten too much Ho. Jibe - either you like it or you don't and it gets you. Keel - term used by 1st mate after too much heel by skipper. Landlubber - anyone on board who wishes he were not. Latitude - the number of degrees off course allowed a guest. Mast - religious ritual used before setting sail. Mizzen - an object you can't find. Ram - an intricate docking maneuver sometimes used by experienced skippers. Rhumb Line - two or more crew members waiting for a drink. Sheet - cool, damp, salty night covering. Shroud - equipment used in connection with a wake. Starboard - special board used by skippers for navigation(usually with "Port" on the opposite side.) Swell - a wave that's just great. Square Rigger - a rigger over 30. __________________________________________________ ________ Top Ten Things Overheard During the Clinton/Kennedy Sailing Trip 10. No, Bill, I'm not seasick -- I always throw up this time of day 9. Isn't there a way to catch fish that are already fried? 8. We're listing to the left -- get Ted's head back to the center of the boat 7. Who wants another Chivas and salt water? 6. The main sail just ripped -- Senator, can we borrow your pants? 5. This time I'll be Captain Steubing and you can be Gopher 4. If you're outside U.S. waters, it's technically not adultery 3. That's not a doughnut, Mr. President -- it's a life preserver 2. Isn't a case of Jim Beam a bit much for a 30-minute boat ride? 1. Ship ahoy, Captain Tubby! |
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I Learned everything I know about sailing from Katysails...
"Bertie the Bunyip" wrote in message ... This is how I do it since i can't get anyone to play with me. Yes. Really no surprise here, really. Enjoy yourself. |
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Froggery, assault and idiocy!
"Amidships" wrote in
: "Bertie the Bunyip" wrote in message ... This is how I do it since i can't get anyone to play with me. Yes. Really no surprise here, really. Enjoy yourself. snort! God I love usenet. Filters on the blink, BTW? Bertei |
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