Definition Noun A vertical steering lever attached to the tiller of a sailing ship. Origin Unknown, but possibly from early German, wippen, meaning to move
Author: Tim Migaki
I am a social studies teacher and a super-geek. I have two great passions in life: Japan and the sea. The first is the byproduct of spending over 15 years studying about Japan's language, culture, history, literature, and art. The second is due to the fact that I've spent too much time (10+ years) around sailors.
I read vociferously because reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
Other interests include: photography, science fiction, Star Wars, space stuff, jogging, martial arts.
Sailor Speak of the Week – Veer
Definition Verb To run out a line. To change course. (of the wind in the northern hemisphere) To change direction in the clockwise fashion. Origin
Sailor Speak of the Week – Trice
Definition Verb Alternatively: trise, trize, or trice up To hoist or haul in with a line. Origin 15th century from early Dutch, trijsen, of the
Sailor Speak of the Week – Seacock
Definition Noun An opening through the hull below the waterline, with the valve, to let a controllable amount of seawater in. Origin Probably the 16th
The Executor & the Operations of Death Squadron
Galactic Imperial Navy Star Dreadnought/Super Star Destroyer Introduction In honor of May the 4th (be with you), I thought I’d do a fun post on
Sailor Speak of the Week – Royal
Definition Noun A small sail hoisted above the topgallant sail. Origin The 17th century. Comments The term possibly came from the idea that anything royal
Fair Winds & Following Seas 