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| Rake | The inclination of a vessel's mast from its vertical position. The rake may be either forward or aft, and can be deliberately induced (by adjustment of the standing rigging) to flatten sails, balance steering, etc. Normally slightly aft. The term can also be used to describe the degree of overhang of a vessel's bow and stern. |
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| Ram | A strengthened or armored projection from the bow of a warship for the purpose of disabling or sinking an enemy ship by ramming her. |
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| Range | (1) Sighting two objects in a line to indicate a course to be steered (2) The distance a boat can travel using the fuel stored aboard. |
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| Rap Full | As close to the wind as possible, with all sails full, and no wrinkles in them. |
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| Rate | The rank held by a naval seaman. |
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| Rating | (1) Term describing the status of seamen, corresponding to rank in the case of officers. (2) A method of measuring a yacht's expected performance relative to another yacht while racing. Over the years many formulas have been experimented with, in order to enable diverse yachts to race competitively against each using a handicap based upon the rating. |
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| Ratlines | Small lines tied between the shrouds that form steps to function as a ladder to climb the rigging. |
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| Rattle Down | The operation of securing the ratlines to the shrouds. |
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| RDF | Radio Direction Finder. The RDF is used with a radio beacon to find a radio bearing to help determine the vessel's position. |
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| Reach | (1) A point of sail between close-hauled and a run, with the wind coming from abeam. (2) A distance, or fetch. (3) Straight stretch of water between two bends in a river or channel. |
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| Reaching | Any point of sail with the wind coming from the side of the boat. If the wind is coming from directly over the side, it is a beam reach. If the wind is coming from forward of abeam it is a close reach. If the wind is coming from over the quarter, it is called a broad reach. |
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| Ready About | An expression used to the crew to indicate that the boat is about to tack. |
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| Reciprocal | A bearing 180° from the other. A direction directly opposite the original direction. |
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| Reciprocating Engine | A form of steam engine where a piston moves back and forth inside a cylinder, transmitting its motion to a driving shaft by a connecting rod and crank. |
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| Reckoning | The record of courses steered and distances traveled since the time a ship's position was last fixed by shore or astronomical observations. |
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