Pooping.—A yacht is said to be pooped when she is struck by a sea that comes on board over the stern or quarter.
Port.—See larboard.
Preventer.—Any thing to secure or take off the strain, as preventer jib-sheet.
Pennant.—A long narrow flag.
Quarter.—That part of the yacht's side contained between the beam and stern.
Rake.—The sheer of masts from the perpendicular.
Range of Cable.—A sufficient length overhauled and ready so as to allow the anchor to reach the bottom without fouling.
To Reef.—To reduce a sail by fastening it down to a boom or jack-stay by means of reef-points
To Reeve.—To pass a rope through a block.
To Ride.—To be held at anchor.