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Sailor Speak of the Week – Liberty
Definition Noun A short shore leave. Origin About the 15th century. Comments Now, more of a naval term for a short leave for sailors. Those with permission to go ashore for the night or day are known as liberty men. References Kemp, P. (1994). The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea. Oxford University Press.…
Sailor Speak of the Week – Jibe
Definition Also: gibe or gybe (British) Noun/Verb A maneuver, when sailing downwind, that shifts the sails from one side to the other. Origin Probably earlier than the 17th century. From the Dutch word gijbe, of the same meaning. Comments Used in reference to a fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel. Jibing in a strong wind can put…
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