Nautical Term: Swinging over

Definition of Swinging over

The term ‘swinging over’ refers to the movement of the boom from one side of a ship to the other, as the tack is changed. For example, during a sailing race, the wind may shift, requiring the sailors to change the tack of their boat. This would result in the boom swinging over from one side of the boat to the other.

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