Sailing -The fine art of getting wet and becoming ill while
slowly going nowhere at great expense.

Beam Sea -A situation in which waves strike a boat from the side,
causing it to roll unpleasantly. This is one of the
four directions from which wave action tends to produce
extreme physical discomfort. The other three are
`bow sea' (waves striking from the front), `following
sea' (waves striking from the rear), and `quarter sea'
(waves striking from any other direction).

Bulkhead -Discomfort suffered by sailors who drink too much.

Calm -Sea condition characterized by the simultaneous
disappearance of the wind and the last cold beverage.

Course -The direction in which a skipper wishes to steer his
boat and from which the wind is blowing.

Crew -Heavy, stationary objects used on shipboard to hold
down charts, anchor cushions in place and dampen sudden
movements of the boom.

Current -Tidal flow that carries a boat away from its desired
destination, or towards a hazard.

Flashlight-Tubular metal container used on shipboard for storing
dead batteries prior to their disposal.

Fluke -The portion of an anchor that digs securely into the
bottom, holding the boat in place; also, any occasion
when this occurs on the first try.

Seabag -1. Canvas sack in which a sailor's gear is carried.
-2. Aging mermaid.

Zephyr -Warm, pleasant breeze named after the mythical Greek
god of wishful thinking, false hopes, and unreliable
forecasts.