YPI Yachting Glossary
All the yachting terms explained...from A to Z
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| zenith | The point when the celestial sphere is directly overhead |
| zephyr | A gentle breeze |
| zigzagging | Alternating tacks on approximately equal distances. |
| zincs | Zinc plates attached to the hull to minimize electrolysis (and ultimate failure) of the metal in the rudder and other areas |
| zulu | coordinated universal time |