Thoughts, musings and rantings on the cruising, racing and liveaboard lifestyle in Maryland and all points within 180 degrees of longitude in either direction.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Nautical word of the day
SLUSH FUND: In nautical jargon, slush is the fat and grease from boiling meat. Slush would be sold when in port and the money would be distributed among the crew. Nautical use of slush fund dates to 1839.
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