Coiling.—To gather up a rope into a circular form ready for running out again at a moment's notice; such as, "Coil up the peak-halliards, and have them ready for running!"
Course.—The point of the compass on which the yacht sails.
Cross-Bearings.—The finding of the exact position of the yacht upon the chart by taking the bearings by compass of two objects on shore.
Crotch.—Two crossed pieces of wood in which the main boom is lashed, when the yacht is at anchor or the sail furled, to confine it in place.
To Cun.—To direct the helmsman how to steer.
Cut-Water.—The timber forming the entrance of the yacht.
Boat-Davits.—Pieces of strong, bent iron standing out over the side to hoist boats up to, and secure them.
Down-haul.—A rope used to pull down the jib, &c.
Draught.—Depth of water. Thus it is said of a yacht that her draught is three feet; i.e., she draws three feet of water.
Drift.—To drive to leeward; to lose steerage way for want of wind.