Master the Language of the Sea
From bow to stern, from tack to jibe. SailingTerms gives you access to 290+ sailing terms in 2 languages. Perfect for beginners and seasoned sailors alike.
SailingTermsBowline
A loop knot that does not slip
Starboard
The right side of a vessel
Jibe
Turning stern through the wind
Halyard
Line used to hoist a sail
Cleat
Device for securing a line
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Everything a sailor needs
SailingTerms is purpose-built for sailors of all levels, from first-time crew members to experienced ocean-crossing skippers.
290+ Sailing Terms
Comprehensive definitions covering rigging, navigation, maneuvers, weather, hardware, and seamanship. All in one place.
2 Languages
Explore sailing vocabulary in English and Turkish, with more languages coming soon.
Instant Search
Find any term instantly with smart, fast search that supports partial matches and multi-language queries.
Quiz Mode
Test your knowledge with interactive multiple-choice quizzes. Get instant feedback and track your score.
Save Favourites
Bookmark the terms you use most and build your personal sailing vocabulary, accessible at a tap.
Hear Every Term
Tap Listen on any term to hear how it is said, in English or Turkish. Free, and it works with no signal once your phone has the voice.
Word of the Day Widget
A new sailing term and its definition on your Home Screen every day, in English or Turkish, on iPhone and Android.
Labelled Boat Diagrams
See where every part sits on the boat. Pick a part to read what it does, and open the diagram full screen to zoom in.
Share a Term
Send any term as a picture card with its definition and diagram, straight to a message or a post.
Seven Sailing Games
Name the parts, rig a boat, sail a course and come alongside, in 2D and 3D. Two games are free; the other five open fully with PRO.
Set sail in four steps
Getting started with SailingTerms takes less than a minute. Here's how it works.
Download the App
Get SailingTerms for free on iOS or Android. No account required. Just install and start learning.
Pick Your Language
Available in English and Turkish, with more languages on the way. Browse terms in your native language or learn sailing vocabulary in a new one.
Browse or Search
Browse the full term list or instantly search for any term you encounter on the water.
Master the Sea
Bookmark your favourite terms, build your vocabulary, and sail with confidence knowing every word of the language of the sea.
Question 3
What does "Starboard" mean?
2
Correct
1
Wrong
2
Left
Correct!
Starboard = right
Quick rounds
< 1 min to play
Test your sailing knowledge
Don't just read — practice. The built-in quiz mode turns sailing vocabulary into an interactive challenge. Get instant feedback, track your score, and build real confidence for when it matters at sea.
Multiple choice questions with instant feedback
Track your score and see how you improve over time
Quick rounds covering Rigging, Navigation, Knots and more
Quick rounds — test yourself in under a minute
One payment. Yours for good.
The dictionary with every term spoken, the diagrams, the daily quiz and two games are free, with a free part of the others. Plus is for the sailor who wants to practise properly — and read at sea with no signal. PRO adds every game in full, with Plus included.
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Full offline access
Download every term, diagram and quiz to use at sea, with no signal.
Practise what you get wrong
Quizzes built from the terms you have missed, drawn from the whole dictionary rather than a fixed set of questions.
Six more ways to practise
Turn flashcards, find the part on every diagram, match terms to definitions, tap the boat, race a sixty-second clock, sit a timed exam. Whatever you miss feeds the same practice.
Every game in full, with PRO
Every level of Boat Parts and Catch the Wind, and Rig the Boat, Marina Mission and Island Journey past their free part. Games pick up where you left off on any phone you sign in on.
Each is a one-time purchase in the App Store or Google Play, not a subscription. There is nothing to cancel. Already have Plus? Upgrade to PRO for the difference.
Get the app- 290+ terms in English and Turkish
- Labelled boat diagrams
- Daily quiz and Word of the Day widget
- Hear every term said aloud
- Four sailing games
- No advertisements
- Full offline access — every term, diagram and quiz
- Practise what you get wrong
- Six more practice modes
- Every game in full
Ready to set sail?
Download SailingTerms for free today and have 290+ sailing terms in your pocket — wherever the wind takes you.