S/V Passage - Refitting a Classic (& Building Our Skills) Before Cutting the Docklines

Now that we're approaching our first month as yacht owners, I've realized how much there is to learn about basic boat/sailing terms. More and more, I feel it necessary to put layman's terms in parantheses when I write about our adventures...just in case someone is actually reading these posts, and like me not too long ago, doesn't know nearly as much about sailboats or cruising as they'd like or need to know.

So, here's a short list of definitions (and commentary) that will help my reader(s) understand this blog.
Berth = Cushions comfortable enough to sleep on, more like a cot than a bed
Settee = Couch in the living area, can often be converted to or used as a berth. To maximize space, the back cushions convert to storage hidey holes
V-berth = Private berth at the very front of the boat, the mattress/sleeping area is shaped like a V. On Passage the head end is as wide as a standard king bed while its foot is a mere 19"
Salon = main cabin or living area of the sailboat, usually set up like a living/dining room with a folding table the helps maximize a small space. On Passage, the table folds up onto the wall...like a murphy bed in a Gold Coast studio
Dinghy = small row boat, sometimes called a tender, that can be inflatable or made of a hard material. The one we just bought for Passage is a hard dinghy not a soft one (insert inappropriate pun here...sorry, mom!).
Bilge = boat basement, below the floorboards, often stinky and accumulates water if the boat leaks (hence the need for Dawn dish soap)
Head = boat bathroom or toilet, one word for the room and the (non-) porcelain throne, another fairly stinky place on some boats...
Galley = boat kitchen, usually has a sink, refrigerator, propane stove/oven, and not nearly enough storage space for gadgets
Cockpit = outdoor sailboat lounge area, often with a railing-mounted propadult beverages and a folding table big enough to hold snacks and/or sundowners. This is a shameless plug that Passage needs a marine grill, and if anyone wants to donate or sell us one please send me an email!
Sundowner = adult beverages for consumption with friends-new or old-in the cockpit

BTW: Now Passage is a true Chicago sailboat! Go Bears!