A sailing technique by which the mast may:

1) become the most forward part of the boat or,

2) used tactically, become the first part to cross the finish line

Used to describe:

1. Mark used near windward mark,

2. Emotions of crew as they miss 1. ie “they were very offset”.

3. Essex sailor announcing something has been completed “Offset the spinnaker guv”.

1) In the 24 oz version, a big, juicy piece of meat

2) In the J24 version, a big, messy way to meet

The mast person on a J/24, also known as the boom-boy or boom-girl, and sometimes also referred to as the twinger.

Thick gooey substance designed to stick to everything except the hull of a J/24.

The term applied to the method of affixing a sheet or halyard to the deck using the derriere of a crew member. As in: “Who has put a bottom cleat on the spinnaker sheet?”

1) Any boat over 2 feet in length.

2) The skipper of any such craft.

3) Any body of water.

4) Any body of land within 100 yards of any body of water.

Type of waterproof clothing required when the climate becomes inclement. When on a boat, it is normally located under the seat of your scooter.

The act of leaving the helm in the middle of a race and storming to the foredeck to fix a problem. Derived from Richard Neame, sometime helm on BER9.

A piece of footwear with a rubber sole designed to provide secure footing unless

1) the deck is wet,

2) the shoe is wet, or

3) both.