SOUNDING – A measurement of the depth of water.
SPRING LINE – A pivot line used in docking, undocking, or to prevent the boat from moving forward or astern while made fast to a dock.
SQUALL – A sudden, violent wind often accompanied by rain.
SQUARE KNOT – A knot used to join two lines of similar size. Also called a reef knot.
STANDING PART – That part of a line which is made fast.The main part of a line as distinguished from the bight and the end.
SOUNDING – A measurement of the depth of water.
SPRING LINE – A pivot line used in docking, undocking, or to prevent the boat from moving forward or astern while made fast to a dock.
SQUALL – A sudden, violent wind often accompanied by rain.
SQUARE KNOT – A knot used to join two lines of similar size. Also called a reef knot.
STANDING PART – That part of a line which is made fast.The main part of a line as distinguished from the bight and the end.
STAND-ON VESSEL – That vessel which has right-of-way during a meeting, crossing, or overtaking situation.
STARBOARD – The right side of a boat when looking forward.
STEM – The forward most part of the bow.
STERN – The after part of the boat.
STERN LINE – A docking line leading from the stern.
STOW – To put an item in its proper place.
SWAMP – To fill with water, but not settle to the bottom.
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