Fish (term)
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'''Fishing''' is a way to temporarily repair a split or damaged spar such as a [[mast]] or [[yard]]. Reinforcing pieces of sound timber are bound to the spar so that they bridge the damaged area adding their strength to the weakened section. | '''Fishing''' is a way to temporarily repair a split or damaged spar such as a [[mast]] or [[yard]]. Reinforcing pieces of sound timber are bound to the spar so that they bridge the damaged area adding their strength to the weakened section. | ||
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| + | A wholly separate use of the word, '''fishing the anchor''' describes the process by which an anchor is attached to the [[cat-falls]], by which it is hauled out of the water and secured at the [[bow]]. | ||
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[[Category:Marlinspike seamanship]] | [[Category:Marlinspike seamanship]] | ||
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Revision as of 14:30, 18 November 2008
Fishing is a way to temporarily repair a split or damaged spar such as a mast or yard. Reinforcing pieces of sound timber are bound to the spar so that they bridge the damaged area adding their strength to the weakened section.
A wholly separate use of the word, fishing the anchor describes the process by which an anchor is attached to the cat-falls, by which it is hauled out of the water and secured at the bow.
