SAILING GLOSSARY

Crab Pots

Crab pots are traps used to catch crabs. They are placed on the bottom of the water and connected to a surface buoy by a line, making them easier to locate and retrieve. They generally contain bait that attracts crabs inside, where they become trapped. When boating, it’s important to keep an eye out for the buoys and avoid running over the lines, which could become tangled around the propeller or keel. In short, these little buoys can hide a very real trap for boats!