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Crew
Helps the helmsman to sail the boat, and usually
handles the jib sheets
Cutter
A boat with two headsails or jibs
D
Dacron
A brand of polyester sailcloth that is wrinkle-
resistant and strong
Daggerboard
The foil that sits below the hull to counteract the
sideways push of the wind, and to create forward
motion
Daggerboard Case
The casing in the hull through which the
daggerboard is pushed into place
Deck
A floor-like surface occupying part of the hull
Deck Moulding
A moulded deck
Downhaul
Applies downwards tension to a sail
Downwind
To sail in the direction that the wind is blowing
Drain Hole
A hole in the hull from which trapped water can be
drained
Draught
The depth of the vessel below the surface
E
Ease
To ‘ease sheets’ means to let the sail out gently
F
Foils
The daggerboard and the rudder
Folding Launching Trolley A launching trolley that can be folded for easy
stowage
Foot
The bottom edge of a sail
Fore
Towards the front of the boat
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