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V ger · 05-12-2016, 12:36 AM

I don't believe Descant was lecturing regarding boating terminology. Marine terminology has evolved over hundreds of years due to the need to swiftly communicate precise information and instructions for the safety of personnel and vessel. What better place to share knowledge, experience and current observations than here on this forum. There is no other way new comers could possibly be exposed to so many levels of experience in such a wide variety of water craft. There is great value in sharing common problems and solutions weather it be newbie to newbie or old salt to shellback or any combination thereof. New comers to boating have a tremendous amount of information to learn in a subject that seems to be taught in a foreign language. It is hard to understand why the correct usage of this new language is so important. Racing in heavy weather on boats of a size where anything that moves can kill drives home that point. Events on a much smaller scale can be just as serious if a miscommunication causes a misstep while docking or a collision due to not understanding the intentions of another skipper. Nautical terminology and the vessel to vessel signaling protocols by sound , light, signal flags, and radio are all designed to prevent mishaps.

The example of fenders vs. bumpers is a case in point, fenders are generally moveable devices deployed from boats to buffer energy between boat and dock or boat to boat. Bumpers are fixed to docks to provide the same protection. instructing a crewman to move a fender or move a bumper are very different things indeed!

Boats cannot be parked unless they are on a trailer. Anchoring, docking, and mooring all distinctly different.

Although "driving" a boat has become a popular slang it has always meant to push a vessel and crew to the extremes of their performance.

The different usages of familiar terms and expressions can be bewildering but mastering them can be a reward in itself. To the experienced boater be gentle, correct rather than chastise, guide rather than correct. To the neophyte do not take umbrage to an unsolicited word of advice, remember it is far cheaper to learn from others mistakes than your own. Few people master all aspects of this sport in a lifetime.

05-12-2016, 12:36 AM	#23
V ger Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Information sharing and Mentoring I don't believe Descant was lecturing regarding boating terminology. Marine terminology has evolved over hundreds of years due to the need to swiftly communicate precise information and instructions for the safety of personnel and vessel. What better place to share knowledge, experience and current observations than here on this forum. There is no other way new comers could possibly be exposed to so many levels of experience in such a wide variety of water craft. There is great value in sharing common problems and solutions weather it be newbie to newbie or old salt to shellback or any combination thereof. New comers to boating have a tremendous amount of information to learn in a subject that seems to be taught in a foreign language. It is hard to understand why the correct usage of this new language is so important. Racing in heavy weather on boats of a size where anything that moves can kill drives home that point. Events on a much smaller scale can be just as serious if a miscommunication causes a misstep while docking or a collision due to not understanding the intentions of another skipper. Nautical terminology and the vessel to vessel signaling protocols by sound , light, signal flags, and radio are all designed to prevent mishaps. The example of fenders vs. bumpers is a case in point, fenders are generally moveable devices deployed from boats to buffer energy between boat and dock or boat to boat. Bumpers are fixed to docks to provide the same protection. instructing a crewman to move a fender or move a bumper are very different things indeed! Boats cannot be parked unless they are on a trailer. Anchoring, docking, and mooring all distinctly different. Although "driving" a boat has become a popular slang it has always meant to push a vessel and crew to the extremes of their performance. The different usages of familiar terms and expressions can be bewildering but mastering them can be a reward in itself. To the experienced boater be gentle, correct rather than chastise, guide rather than correct. To the neophyte do not take umbrage to an unsolicited word of advice, remember it is far cheaper to learn from others mistakes than your own. Few people master all aspects of this sport in a lifetime.