Sailing Anchor Terms

sailing anchor terms

A measure of length which is a tenth of a nautical mile, about 600 feet, or about 100 fathoms. originally the length of a ship's anchor cable in the days of the large sailboats. cathead a timber which projects from the bow of a vessel and used to support the anchor in traditional vessels. catting and fishing was the process of securing the anchor.. Nautical & sailing terms & phrases, terminology & nomenclature for sailing, sailboating, and sailboarding. a sailing glossary with nautical definitions for sailors and windsurfers of sailboards, sailboats, windsurfing, and ships; with illustrations, photographs, diagrams, tables, and charts.. €