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| Term | Definition |
| Spit | A small projection of land. |
| Spitfire Jib | A small storm jib made of very heavy cloth. |
| Splashboard | A raised portion of the hull forward of the cockpit intended to prevent water entering. |
| Splice | To join two lines together by interweaving and tucking their strands over and under each other in various manners. A strong way of joining lines without the use of knots. |
| Splice the Main Brace | A traditional term in the British Navy for serving out an additional tot of rum or grog to a ship's crew. In sailing ship days the main brace was spliced (in terms of drink) in very bad weather or after a period of severe exertion by the crew. |
| Spliced | To get spliced is slang for getting married. A splice joins two lines together permanently. |
| Spline | A flexible strip used for fairing lines. |
| Split Tacks | To take the opposite tack when sailing to windward with another yacht. |
| Spoke | In a wheel, such as a steering wheel, a spoke is a rod that extends from the hub outwards to the rim. |
| Sponson | 1) Any of several structures that project from the side of a boat or ship, especially a gun platform. 2) Appendages added to the side of a vessel, such as a canoe or kayak, to aid in stability. 3) A pontoon-like hull, or portion of a hull, that provides lift. A three-point hydroplane has two sponsons, one each side of the main hull. |
| Spooning | Running directly before wind and sea. |
| Spray | Water blown, or thrown, into the air in particles. |