Dodger 4751668 218821555 2008-06-12T09:22:49Z Stephenb 292494 rv {{Distinguish|Dodgers}} {{Otheruses}} '''Dodger''' is a [[Terminology|term]] used in [[sailing]] and [[sailboat]]s. It is a frame-supported canvas (sometimes with vinyl windows) structure providing a helmsman and other occupants of a sailboat partial protection from harsh [[weather]] and [[sea]]s. It covers part of the [[Cockpit (sailing)|cockpit]] and the entrance (or "companionway") into the interior of the sailboat. One can usually stand under a dodger and be protected from [[rain]], spray and [[snow]] travelling straight down or from the front/fore of the craft. There is little protection afforded from elements moving from aft to fore, but since the boat is usually moving forward this is seldom a problem. A similar type of shelter on a boat, without the forward and side protection, is called a [[Bimini top]]. [[Image:dodger2.jpg|thumb|]] [[Category:Sailboats]] [[Category:Sailing]]