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by Pam Hutton Down Across 1. Hazards in Antarctic waters (8) 2. ____ ships - sailing vessels with high masts (4) 3. _____ ratio - relationship between height and breadth of sail (6) 4. Boat propeller (5) 5. Long curling sea wave (6) 6. Imaginary longitude circle passing through north and south poles (8) 7. Nautical ____ - unit measuring distances at sea (4) 13. Metal eyelets used to secure edge of sail to stay (8) 15. Marine fish widely found in NZ waters (3,5) 17. America’s Cup is ultimate sailing one (6) 18. Fish in photo (6) 19. In cabin or hold beneath deck (5) 20. Headland projecting into sea (4) 22. Metal fitting on mast for securing rigging (4) 8. Coastal _____ - annual NZ yacht race from Auckland to Russell (7) 9. _____ Beach - NZ bay on Foveaux Strait coast of Southland (5) 10. Lowest internal part of boat’s hull (5) 11. Period when water recedes out to sea (3,4) 12. Southern _____ whale - marine creature occasionally seen in NZ waters (5) 14. Fife _____ - barrier strips around masts or bulwarks (5) 16. Water _____ - rotating column of water and spray formed by tornado over sea (5) 18. Large racing sail (5) 20. Make up sea shanty, eg (7) 21. __ ___ hard - hauled out of water for repairs or storage (2,3) 23. Rise and fall abruptly at bow and stern (5) 24. Relating to open sea (7)