SAILING GLOSSARY

Anchor light

An anchor light is a white light visible all around the horizon, used by a boat when it is at anchor to indicate its presence to other vessels. On a sailboat, it is generally positioned high up, often at the top of the mast. It must be displayed from sunset to sunrise and in conditions of reduced visibility, in accordance with the applicable navigation rules. In short, even while we’re sleeping, the boat keeps saying, “I’m here!”