During a recent cruise, Captain Müller-Cyran showed some guests how to use a sextant. A sextant is an instrument used to measure the angle between any two visible objects. Its primary use is to determine the angle between a celestial object and the horizon which is known as the altitude. Making this measurement is known [...]

On Monday we asked, what does Irish Reef mean and where did the term originate? According to “Origins of Sea Terms” by John G. Rogers, Irish Reef is a method of shortening sail (sometimes in a hurry) on a gaff-rigged fore-and-after, by lowering the peak. Thanks to everyone who played along.

Today’s challenge is: Irish Reef. Do you know what this term means and how it originated? Sailing Lingo aims to test your knowledge of the peculiar and sometimes indecipherable language of sailing. We pose a question and see who can answer it most accurately in the comments section of the post. Be sure to check [...]

On Wednesday we asked, what does Antipodean Day mean and where did the term originate? According to “Origins of Sea Terms” by John G. Rogers, Antipodean Day is the day gained (or lost) crossing the International Dateline (approximately the 180th meridian) heading west. The word comes from the Greek hoi antipodes, roughly meaning opposite.

Today’s challenge is: Antipodean Day. Do you know what this term means and how it originated? Sailing Lingo aims to test your knowledge of the peculiar and sometimes indecipherable language of sailing. We pose a question and see who can answer it most accurately in the comments section of the post. Be sure to check [...]