On Friday we asked, what does “Lubber’s Lines” mean and where did the term originate?
According to Origins of Sea Terms, by John G. Rogers, Lubber’s Lines are marks in the bowl of a ship’s compass, aligned for dead ahead, astern, and abeam. The origin of the term may be that an experienced helmsman did not [...]

Today’s challenge is: Lubber’s Lines. Do you know what this phrase 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 the [...]

Yesterday we asked, what does the term “wing and wing” mean?
In sailing, wing and wing is the most efficient use of the sails when sailing downwind. In sailing wing and wing, the main sail is let all the way out, and the jib is allowed to catch the wind on the other side of the [...]

Today’s challenge is: Wing and wing. Do you know what this phrase means?
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 on the post. The following day we’ll post the answer to the [...]

Yesterday we asked, what does “right sailing” mean and where did the term originate?
Right sailing refers to running a course on one of the cardinal points of a compass, only altering the latitude or longitude. An early meaning still often used is straight.