On Thursday we asked, what does Breeches Buoy mean and where did the term originate? According to “Origins of Sea Terms” by John G. Rogers, a Breeches Buoy is a life-ring with a canvas seat that looks like a pair of breeches or pants. It is fitted with a harness by which it can be [...]

Today’s challenge is: Breeches Buoy. 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 Thursday we asked, what does Chernikeeff Log mean and where did the term originate? According to Origins of Sea Terms, by John G. Rogers, a Chernikeeff Log is an impellor-type of underwater device, usually retractable, used to measure speed and distance run. It was invented by an officer of the Russian Imperial Navy and [...]

Today’s challenge is: Chernikeeff Log. 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 Tuesday we asked, what does Plimsoll Mark mean and where did the term originate? According to Origins of Sea Terms, by John G. Rogers, Plimsoll Mark’s are the markings on the side of any ocean-going vessel, indicating the depths or drafts to which she may be legally loaded under five different sea conditions ranging [...]