Anatomy
Regala
También conocido como: Regala
Definición
El borde superior del costado del barco.
Regala in practice
The gunwale (pronounced 'gunnel') is the top edge of the hull where it meets the deck. On small boats it is often a rail you can grab or sit on.
'Gunwale under' or 'rail down' means the boat is heeling so far that the deck edge is in the water, usually a sign it is time to reef.
Common questions
- How do you pronounce gunwale?
- 'Gunnel'. The name comes from the plank that once supported a ship's guns.
- What is a toe rail?
- A low raised strip along the gunwale of a yacht that stops feet slipping overboard and gives fittings something to attach to.