Definition of bowsprit : a large spar projecting forward from the stem of a ship. What is the point of a bowsprit? The bowsprit of a sailing vessel is a spar extending forward from the vessel’s prow. It provides an … Continue reading →

Water Closet (WC) What is slang for bathroom? loo (British, informal) washroom. can (US, Canadian, slang) john (slang, mainly US, Canadian) head(s) (nautical, slang) What did they call the bathroom in the 1800s? Water Closet A “toilet” was just a … Continue reading →

Pan-frying salmon produces crisp skin and succulent flesh. Use a good, heavy-based frying pan, ideally non-stick, and butter or oil with a high burning point. What is the best method to cook salmon? Slow Roast: Heat the oven to 275°F. … Continue reading →

1. If another vessel is approaching you from the port — or left — side of your boat, you have the right of way and should maintain your speed and direction. 2. If a vessel is aiming to cross your … Continue reading →

A port of call is a place where a ship stops during a journey. Their first port of call will be Cape Town. A port of call is any place where you stop for a short time when you are … Continue reading →

Canister and its forerunner grapeshot were the most fearsome artillery projectiles of the conflict. Each fired iron balls into the air like giant shotgun blasts that shredded oncoming infantry formations and swept the decks of ships. What is the difference … Continue reading →

Perimeter is the distance around the outside of a shape. Area measures the space inside a shape. How do we find area and perimeter? Assuming the room is square or rectangular, you would measure the length and width. Multiply the … Continue reading →

Slashed zero (0̸), a representation of the number 0 (zero) to distinguish it from the letter O. The symbol for diameter (⌀) Empty set ( ), in mathematical set theory. What is the O symbol called? In modern Danish, Faroese, … Continue reading →

Spinners tend to be most effective for salmon and steelhead where the fish are found in water depths of five feet or less. The stronger the current in a river, stream or creek, the more slowly you’ll need to retrieve. … Continue reading →

While you might feel lighter after pooping, you’re not actually losing much weight. What’s more, when you lose weight while pooping, you’re not losing the weight that really matters. To lose disease-causing body fat, you need to burn more calories … Continue reading →

sail nomenclature Starting at the bow in a two-masted vessel, the masts are termed the foremast and the mainmast; when the aftermast is considerably smaller they are named the… What are the 3 masts called? BarqueBarque: A vessel that has … Continue reading →

Usually the best tactic is a simple bobber rig. Suspend a size-2 to size-6 hook about 4-6 feet under a bobber. Bait with small spawn sacs, salmon skein, tube jigs tipped with waxworms, small pieces of shrimp, nightcrawlers or minnows. … Continue reading →

Twitching Jigs for Chinook Salmon Chinook Salmon can be coaxed to bite if the jig is right. Once you pitch in that jig, let it fall and then pop it up with a lift of the rod tip. Can you … Continue reading →

Salmon often rest for a while as soon as they enter the calmer water of a pool. Most rivers have names salmon pools which are well known. You will often find there is a good taking lie on a pool … Continue reading →

How to Remove Water Stains From Aluminum Wet the aluminum surface. Apply 1 drop of liquid dish soap to the aluminum water stain. Scrub the stains with superfine steel wool. Soak a clean cloth in white vinegar if the water … Continue reading →