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When wanting to make a quick escape, a ship might cut lashings to sails or cables for anchors, causing damage to the rigging, or losing an anchor, but shortening the time needed to make ready by bypassing the proper procedures.
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When the bow of a sailboat is headed into the wind and the boat has stalled and is unable to maneuver
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When a ship (while afloat) touches the bed of the sea, or goes "aground" (qv).
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When a ship or boat lists too far and rolls over, exposing the keel. On large vessels, this often results in the sinking of the ship.
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When sailing with the wind coming from the port side of the vessel. Must give way to boats on starboard tack.
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When sailing with the wind coming from the starboard side of the vessel. Has right of way over boats on port tack.
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