Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Sea Anchor

A stabilizer deployed in the water from a boat for heaving to in heavy weather. It acts as a brake and keeps the boat in line with the wind and perpendicular to waves. Often in the form of a large bag made of heavy canvas.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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