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Abaft Toward the stern.
Abeam Amidships, at a right angle to the keel.
Aboard On, in, or into a boat.
ABYC American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc., the organiza-
tion that sets voluntary safety and construction
standards for small craft in the USA.
Adrift Without motive power and without anchor or mooring.
Afloat On the water.
Aft Describing the after section of a vessel or things to
the rear of amidships and near the stern.
Aground Touching bottom.
Amidships In the center, the center portion of a vessel.
Anchor A forging or casting shaped to grip the sea bottom
and, by means of a cable or rope, hold a boat in a
desired position.
Anchorage A customary, suitable and (usually) designated har-
bor area in which vessels may anchor.
Astern Toward the stern. An object that is aft of a boat is
said to be astern of the boat.
Athwart Across.
Aweigh Off the bottom, said of an anchor.
Aye Yes, while aboard a boat or ship. Means “I under-
stand.”
Backfire Flame Required equipment on all motorboats except
Arrestor outboards and diesels. Reduces chance of fire
caused by backfires in internal combustion engines.
Bail (Bale) To remove water from a boat by pump or bailer.
Ballast Heavy material such as iron, lead, or stone placed in
the bottom of the vessel.
Beacon A post or buoy placed over a shoal or bank to warn
vessels. Also a signal mark on land.
Beam Imaginary line amidships at right angles to keel of
vessel. Also vessel’s width amidships.
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