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Tilt to live original weapons1/8/2023 man the yards To have all of the crew of a sailing vessel not required on deck to handle the ship go aloft and spread out along the yards. man the rails To station the crew of a naval vessel along the rails and superstructure of the vessel as a method of saluting or rendering honors. A person who has fallen into the water from a ship or boat – the object of the resulting rescue attempt. An emergency call that alerts the crew that someone aboard has gone overboard and must be rescued. making way When a vessel is moving under its own power. mainstay The stay running from the top of the mainmast to the bottom of the foremast, or from the top of the foremast to the ship's stem. For more control over downward tension on the boom, a boom vang may be used. Primarily used to control the angle of the boom, and thereby the mainsail, this control can also increase or decrease downward tension on the boom while sailing upwind, significantly affecting sail shape. mainsheet A sail control line that allows the most obvious effect on mainsail trim. mainbrace Either of the braces attached to the yard of the mainsail (the largest and lowest sail on the mainmast) on a square-rigged vessel. main deck The uppermost continuous deck extending from bow to stern. magnetic bearing An absolute bearing using magnetic north. maiden voyage The first voyage of a ship in its intended role, ie excluding trial trips. magnetic north The direction towards the North Magnetic Pole. Mae West A Second World War personal flotation device used to keep people afloat in the water named after the 1930s actress Mae West, well known for her large bosom. Or just click on the initial letter in the table of contents.
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