Glossary of Buoy Terms

Big Buoy – One team's thuds in each Buoy (N, S, E, and W) at the end of a round (Instant Win!)

Bones ⨂ – When Buoy is in the "X" position

Broadside – Four Dinghies in one round

Close Quarters – When two (or more) thuds are in the same Buoy quarter (N, S, E, or W)

Dead Ahead – When Coast Guard is in the exact middle position, directly behind Dinghy

Direct Hit / Moby Dick – A Dinghy that doesn't touch the Plank or Buoy

Port – When Coast Guard is in the far left position

Quay (pronounced Key) – Where players or teams secure their spot in the order of pending games, found typically on a wall next to a Buoy or on the Buoy itself

Starboard – When Coast Guard is in the far right position

Swiss ⨁ – When Buoy is in the "cross" position

Thud – A ball used to play Buoy