Jargon
By Japonica 1
As you may have noticed sailing is awash with its own confusing jargon – here's some of the more unusual terms for the experienced sailor or intrepid first timer:
- Bow Dip - Curved edge where the bow meets the water's edge
- Mopesh - Residue left on the deck after mopping
- Side Flop - The art of unshipping fenders
- Posthound - Local breed of dog, small and grey in appearance, bred for the guarding of mooring posts
- Clench Helm - Tendency of a Skipper to helm the boat via clenched buttocks
- Weather Pee - The importance of correct positioning whilst peeing outdoors
- Brown Sweep - Process of swishing the mud weight under the water in order to clean the rope
- Red Lining - Resulting marks from dedicated crotch strap wearing
- Broad Snake - Short brown snake commonly found floating in the Broads. Unusually warm blooded at birth, but quickly becomes cold blooded
- Crutch Bale - In the event of incorrect topping lift usage crutch bale may occur
- Badoing - (Ba-doi-ing) The event of one's cranium colliding with the cabin roof
- Running Wet - Antithesis of running dry – see running dry
- Running Dry - Correct use of toilet paper
- Goose Horn - Sound an elderly Skipper makes in the morning
- Hallithwack - Sound of nocking ropes – typically observed around 2am
- Power Flap - Motor-sailing
- Gybe Tease - The gybe that quite never quite happens
- Stench Wipe - The use of a 2-3 day old towel that's still just a bit moist
- Toilet Squelch - Sound of crewmate's footfalls returning from the toilet
- Toilet Squash - The advent of a crewmember being trodden upon in another's desperation for the toilet
- Back Spray - Resultant spray from a mainsheet (or other line) that has been dipped in the Broads