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For those using sails, it means reducing the area of exposed sail to add safety and stability to the boat. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reefing
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What does underway mean?
USCG Navigation Rules International (i) /Inland (h) General Rules 3-Continued The word "Underway" means that a vessel is not at anchor, or made fast to the shore, or aground; There is a link provided below with more info on underway vessels.
What does the you in you-boat mean?
It is spelled U-Boat not you-boat.
What does plank boat mean?
A plank of a boat.
When you can only see a red and green light at night while operating a boat what does that mean?
If you are seeing both a red and green light at the same time from another boat, it means that either that boat is moving almost directly toward you, or something is wrong with the other boat's lights.
What is rowing team commander called?
The person in the boat that instructs the members of a boat while rowing is called the coxswain (if that's your question).
What does keelboat mean?
A keelboat is a type of boat this boat is a cargocapable working boat.
What does 'boat' in Costa Rica mean?
Probably Boat.
What does you boat mean?
/first of all its u boat
How can you see new york while being in china?
I don't know EXACTLY what you mean...If you mean can you BE in New York while in China that's impossible. But, if you mean how can I get from there to there...You can take an Airplane, or Boat. Thanks! You can buy a DVD of a movie set in New York.
When boating at night what does a white light mean on a vessel?
A white light used by itself which can be seen in all directions is the anchor light, which means you are anchored. A white used in conjunction with bow lights (green and red) are your navigation lights. The white light indicates your stern ( back of boat). If all you can see is the white light, a boat is either anchored or underway going away from you.
What could happen if you anchor a boat from the stern?
There are vessels designed to to specifically anchor from the stern of the vessel. However if you mean a "fishing boat" as a small recreational or "pleasure" craft like a bass boat, it is almost NEVER recommended to anchor from the transom of a boat. This is especially true if you have any type of current or sea state (even lake or wind waves) as your stern is the lowest part of the boat to the waterline and swamping can happen fast. I have personally seen it at the mouth of the Columbia River bar located in Pacific Northwest. Not to mention you run the risk of fouling your props with the anchor rode.
What does it mean when a boat swamps?
= '''to sink or fill (a boat) with water''' =
