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To: Afterguard

“Heeled to starboard”

Heel is the aft stem of the keel.

‘Heel to starboard’ would be a command. to swing the rudder such that the stern swings to starboard.


67 posted on 03/29/2020 2:53:46 PM PDT by TexasGator (Z1z)
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‘Heel to starboard’ would be a command. to swing the rudder...

Among the many things you are not, you are certainly not a sailor.

78 posted on 03/29/2020 3:15:57 PM PDT by AndyJackson
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