The space between the mast , the deck , and the headstay . A mooring line running forward from the stern of the boat. The forward quarter spring line prevents the boat from moving backward while moored. The after bow spring line does the opposite. When a line ends up somewhere it does not belong and becomes jammed.
Lines can foul on blocks , winches and other objects on a boat.
The boat foundered and then sank. A type of rig where the jib attaches below the top of the mast . The distance between the top of the hull and the waterline . See fully stayed mast. This is typically where bad weather is found.