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Have you ever wanted to sail the seven seas on a sloop, a schooner, or a yacht, but don’t know “fore” from “aft”? There is a way!
Of course, you can always sign up for a Windjammer Cruise or some other non-thrifty trip. On the other hand, you can work your way around the Caribbean (or around the world) diving, snorkeling, racing, or just enjoying the water.
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Cruise Basics, Part 3: What Did They Mean By That?
Now that we know who to talk to about what, it will be helpful to make some sense out of those nautical terms. Here are the meanings of a few of them.
ABEAM: At right angle to the keel . . . that is, to the length of the ship.
ABOARD: On board.
AFT: Toward the stern (the rear) of the ship.
AMIDSHIPS: Toward the middle of the ship, halfway between the front and back (bow and stern).
ASTERN: Toward the ship’s stern (rear).
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Cruising Basics, Part 2: Who is in Charge of What?
Not only do ships have “titles,” so does the cruise ship staff. The saying goes “you can’t tell the players without a program” — so here is your own personal “Cruise Ship Program.”
CAPTAIN: Oversees (and is responsible for) the entire operation and safety of the ship. You will recognize him by all the gold stripes on his shoulder epaulet: 4 same-size bars or 1 wide bar and 3 smaller bars; plus a diamond or loop shape.
STAFF CAPTAIN, FIRST MATE, or FIRST OFFICER: This person is second in command, and is qualified to take over for the Captain in case of an emergency.
SECOND OFFICER: Third in command.
HELMSMAN: The person who steers the ship.
NAVIGATOR: The person who charts the course for the helmsman to follow.
ENGINEERS: They are in charge of the engine room.
CHIEF PURSER: The ship’s accountant, who oversees everything relating to money on the ship, and is responsible for safe-deposit boxes, check cashing, and money changing.
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