A yacht that comes with a captain but no additional crew. A major sailing and yachting area in the Caribbean, near the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.Ĭaptain-only charter. An anchored floating object that serves as a navigation aid or hazard warning.īVI. It has many uses, and is easily 'broken' even when pulled tight.īuoy (normally pronounced "boowie”, but sometimes "boy”). A blue/white flag that indicates the yacht is ready to sailīowline.
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A sun shade or rain cover that covers a portion of a yacht or boat.īlue Peter. A British island territory in the North Atlantic Ocean known for its pink-sand beaches such as Elbow Beach and Horseshoe Bay.īimini. A section of the North Atlantic Ocean off North America in which more than 50 ships and 20 airplanes are said to have mysteriously disappeared.īermuda. 2 - A boat slip at a dock where the boat can be moored.īermuda Triangle. 1 - A cabin or other place to sleep aboard a boat. Direction to an object from your current position.īerth. Also, a transmitted radio, sonar or radar signal.īearing. Measurement of a boat at its widest point. The base rate does not typically include provisioning or other expenses such as food, fuel, dockage and tip.īeam. The rate the charterer pays on a charter for the yacht and crew. A yacht that you charter and run yourself, without a crew. A short period of rest, often a day or so, while on a charterīareboat. Support for the mast to keep it from falling forward.īanyan. North of Guadeloupe, a popular bareboating destination.Īnguilla.An exclusive destination in the Caribbean.īackstay. An anchor that is off the bottom.Īntigua. This can create uncomfortable motion while you sleep.Īweigh. An 'athwartships berth,” means the bed is parallel to the yacht’s sides instead of to its bow and stern. The direction toward or beyond the back of the boat (stern).Īthwartships. The direction and speed of the wind as felt in a moving boat - the way it 'appears”.Īstern.
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At the end of the charter, the Captain provides a full account of expenditures, and any amounts not used will be refunded.Īpparent wind. The Captain is obligated to keep all receipts and balance the account for the charterer. Key provisioning is fuel, food, drinks, and port fees. The APA is monies paid to a bank account for the Captain of the yacht to provision on the charterer’s behalf. A special paint applied to a boat's hull to prevent marine growth.ĪPA. Above deck in the rigging or mast.Īnti-fouling paint. The side of a boat or object away from the direction of the wind.Īloft. Sleeping quarters beneath the aft or rear section of the boat (sometimes called a mid cabin when located beneath the helm)Īlee. Often the location of the main outdoor dining area.Īft cabin. On motoryachts, the guest area closest to the back of the boat on the main level. Skip to: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZĪft deck. Scroll down to read through some of the most popular sailing terms and what they mean!
The yachting world is full of nicknames and jargon - it can be hard to understand some of the technical language used. Important yachting and boating terms, all in one place!
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