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Emil Meyer is among the first young seafarers to complete the traineeship "All Aboard," which Danish Shipping launched in 2023, together with several shipping companies.
After working on a container ship, a tanker, and an Service Operation Vessel (SOV), he signed off for the last time on November 20, having gained lots of experience.
By Troels Leth, SEA HEALTH & WELFARE
All Aboard was just the thing for Emil Meyer when he finished his voyage with the three-masted training ship GEORG STAGE in winter 2022. He was keen to get back on a ship quickly and sent an application to Danish Shipping. He was accepted and was among the first to join.
"I'm glad I got the opportunity because All Aboard has helped me choose my next career step. At the same time, I have gained much experience from the shipping companies I chose to sail with," says Emil Meyer.
All Aboard is an opportunity for students from Danish maritime schools and training ships, which Danish Shipping offers in collaboration with several major Danish shipping companies. Here, they can embark vessels from up to three shipping companies for 12 months spread over two years. The aim is to encourage them to continue their career at sea and study to become Able-Bodied Seamen or Coastal skippers.
Emil Meyer first sailed for three months on VILNIA MAERSK, then four months on TORM STELLAR, and in November 2024, completed All Aboard with six months on ESVAGT FARADAY.
From wood and ropes to 200 meters of steel
In January 2023, barely two months after
Emil Meyer completed his voyage on the training ship GEORG STAGE, he boarded the container ship VILNIA MAERSK, which calls at ports in Germany, England, Denmark, the Baltic States, and Finland.
He clearly remembers the contrast between the three-masted training ship and the modern container ship.
"It was great to go from GEORG STAGE to a 200-meter-long container ship and be part of the crew's daily work. I felt a bit out of place at first because everyone else on board knew the tasks. I had my education from the training ship with me, but soon I had to get into the routines on board VILNIA," says Emil Meyer.
Besides the fact that there were many things to learn, the dialogue on board was mostly in English. This in itself took some getting used to for the 22-year-old seafarer.
“I had been taught shipboard English, but there were still many things you had to get used to. But I picked it up pretty quickly, and then it was a matter of becoming part of the crew.”
You have to make your presence known
Emil Meyer knew he only had a short time on board VILNIA MAERSK, TORM STELLAR,
and ESVAGT FARADAY. But he wanted to make the most of his 12 months aboard the ships.
“I was very aware I had to reach out because the crews would know I would only be there briefly. I asked many questions and tried to take as much responsibility as possible. I tried to show everyone that I really wanted to do it,” says Emil Meyer.
He got a good response and found that his colleagues on board wanted to show him how they do things.
"They were happy that I was interested and took the time to teach me the different things and answer my questions. For example, I asked if I could spend some time on the bridge, and I was allowed to do that. On VILNIA MAERSK, I was on the bridge for about a quarter of the time and gained experience," he says.
He is confident that the outreach approach also helped him gain the most experience and knowledge from his embarkations.
Emil Meyer recommends that other young ordinary seamen who need experience consider All Aboard because it gives them much experience with different types of ships and allows them to try many different tasks.
"All Aboard is a great way to train to become a seafarer. At the same time, I would encourage you to ask about your interests - for example, getting up on the bridge. It's not a given that you'll be asked - you must bring yourself into play," he says.
You take the helm
One of Emil Meyer's clearest memories from VILNIA MAERSK is from a day when the container ship approached a port in Poland. He was on the bridge, and suddenly, the captain asked if he had ever been a helmsman.
"I tell him yes, I was a helmsman on the GEORG STAGE, and then he puts me at the helm. Shortly after, the pilot starts giving me commands. That's when I realized I was about to steer a 200-meter-long ship into port. I was treated as an equal, and there was an expectation that I could do the job. Even though there were people around me, it was completely up to me. It made my palms sweat," says Emil Meyer and continues:
"I knew the commands, and I knew how to do it. But piloting a large container ship in port was a wow experience. I'm very proud of that."
This was also the kind of experience Emil hoped to gain when he agreed to take part in All Aboard.
"It's been really good, and I've benefited a lot. I've tried liner shipping and tramp shipping, been on container ships and tankers, and sailed with wind turbines. I've gained much knowledge because I've been on all these types of ships. Therefore, there were many things I could talk about with my 1st mate on ESVAGT FARADAY, for example, who has ten years of experience. I think that's cool."
Tramp shipping with TORM STELLAR
In June 2023, Emil Meyer embarked on the tramp tanker TORM STELLAR. He visited Algeciras, Southampton, Rotterdam, Latvia, and Nigeria, among other places.
During each embarkation, Emil had the opportunity to try many different types of tasks – on the bridge, on deck, and in the engine room. This is one of the reasons he highly recommends other young people to apply for a spot in the "All Aboard" traineeship.
A seafarer by chance
Emil Meyer has always loved to travel. At 15, he went to high school in Brazil as an exchange student for a year. Back home, he attended high school in Kalundborg.
After graduating secondary gradeschool, he was tired of school and wanted to go sailing for the first time.
"In elementary school, I had heard a lecture about the training ships DANMARK and GEORG STAGE. After high school,
that was exactly what I wanted to try. I just had to go on a journey because I wanted something new to happen."
Emil applied for and got a place on GEORG STAGE. The plan was that after the journey, he would go ashore again and perhaps work in shipping or train as a carpenter.
"The voyage was just supposed to be a break. But I realized that sailing is a lot of fun and that I'm good at it."
Photo: Sif Vesterløkke, Danish Shipping
Big brother carries on the family farm
Emil Meyer grew up on a farm in rural Denmark, far from the nearest coast. His only connection to the maritime world is an uncle who worked as a mate many years ago.
"My great-great-great-grandfather came to the area from Germany. He settled down and found himself a wife and the family has been farming here ever since. Fortunately, there has always been a son who wanted to take over, and my older brother is the next in line to take over," says Emil Meyer.
His parents have always emphasized that their children could do whatever they wanted.
"But I think they breathed a sigh of relief when my brother told them he wanted to be a farmer and keep it going. But we all put time into it, and I've always worked on the farm during vacations and weekends," he says and continues:
"We're proud to be farmers and care a lot as a family to pass it on to the next generation. I still live on the farm and participate in the work when I'm home. I'll continue to do that until I get my act together and move away from home. That will probably be when I go to maritime school in February."
"It was completely different sailing on a tanker, where the cargo is dangerous, and safety is particularly extensive. There are a lot of taps and valves, and you have to know the system. The chief officer was very keen to explain the importance of knowing exactly what to do and that you should always ask if you are in doubt."
Another difference from liner shipping was that the time frames are looser. Quiet periods where the crew could maintain the ship and time passed very slowly could suddenly turn hectic when a new operation was announced, and a lot had to happen quickly.
"It was exciting to be involved in ship-to-ship operations, where we transferred the cargo to another ship. We also spent a period off a port in Nigeria in a high-risk area where we were not allowed to come ashore. We were ready with powerful water hoses if unauthorized persons suddenly wanted to get close to the ship. But fortunately, we didn't need anything like that," says Emil Meyer."
Emil Meyer's last embarkation was on the SOV ESVAGT FARADAY, where he was part of the crew for six months. The ship transports technicians and their equipment to service and maintain offshore wind turbines.
"On FARADAY, there was a lot of crane work, and I was involved in loading many things, sailing lifeboats, and transferring technicians and equipment. A lot was going on - and it was 12-hour shifts. Even though I'm unskilled, I found that there was time set aside for me to be in the engine or on the bridge and get familiarized with some tasks. I' was pleased about that," says Emil Meyer.
It is crucial to have a good balance between home and away
On November 20, Emil Meyer finished All Aboard. It was also his last day on ESVAGT FARADAY, but he has agreed with the shipping company to return in December for another voyage. Emil Meyer is scheduled to start his engineer training at SIMAC in Svendborg, Denmark in February.
As a farmer's son, Emil is used to working with heavy machinery, such as this combine harvester. An interest that has also influenced his decision to continue his studies to become a ship engineer.
Photo: SHW
Emil Meyer likes working for about a month at a time, so he can easily imagine returning to ESVAGT at some point.
"It means a lot to me to have a home life - to get things together at home. So the rhythm of a month out and a month at home also suits me well."
Emil Meyer had a girlfriend before he set off with ESVAGT FARADAY. But she got fed up with the long periods of deprivation and broke up.
"I also hear from other seafarers that you must have your personal life in order. It's hard to leave when your girlfriend cares most about when you're coming back home."
A good camaraderie with colleagues on board is essential for most seafarers, especially the young ones. Emil experienced being warmly welcomed on all three ships he joined as part of All Aboard.
Sif Vesterløkke, Danish Shipping
Emil completed All Aboard on ESVAGT FARADAY, where the crew have 12-hour shifts and are at work for about a month at a time. "It's a work rhythm that suits me well," he says.
Photo: Sif Vesterløkke, Danish Shipping
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“All Aboard” is Successful in Attracting Young Seafarers
In January 2023, Danish Shipping and seven shipping companies launched the traineeship, All Aboard, targeting students on training ships and at maritime schools. The idea was to offer work on three different ships over a period of two years, leading to direct qualification to become an Able-Bodied Seamen or coastal skipper.
Danish Shipping says All Aboard has proven very attractive to young, Ordinary Seamen.
Since its launch in January 2023, the traineeship, All Aboard has become very popular. After two years of operation, Training Adviser, Angelika Rasmussen from Danish Shipping confirms this. Since its start, 120 young seafarers have participated, and 50 more will join in 2025.
"The staff on both the training ships and in the maritime schools are very aware of All Aboard, and the interest among maritime students has been great from the beginning. This is naturally very encouraging, as the shipping companies invest heavily in offering young people a maritime education aboard their ships," says Angelika Rasmussen.
The first group of participants completed the program in November 2024 and can now continue their studies to become Able-Bodied Seamen or coastal skippers. This is All Aboard's main goal.
"Shipping companies are highly interested in hiring more employees with these qualifications, and All Aboard helps meet this demand," explains Angelika Rasmussen, adding:
"All Aboard” is also an attempt to make young people aware of how exciting and versatile working in the maritime industry can be. At the same time, it aims to encourage
By Troels Leth, SEA HEALTH & WELFARE
more young people to pursue qualifications as Able-Bodied Seamen or coastal skippers. I expect that a significant number of those who complete All Aboard soon will choose one of these educational paths," she says.
All Aboard was created by Danish Shipping together with the shipping companies TORM, DFDS, ESVAGT, MOLSLINJEN, A.P. MOLLER-MAERSK, CADELER, and the former MAERSK SUPPLY SERVICE, with the goal of attracting more young people to become Able-Bodied Seamen or coastal skipper. Since then, UNI-TANKERS has also joined the initiative.
Admission Has Become More Difficult
In 2023, 70 applicants were selected to join the program. Since then, the recruitment process has improved, and entry requirements have been raised slightly, with around 50 newly graduated Ordinary Seamen being admitted in 2024.
"Much depends on each individual’s motivation to apply—not least whether they are passionate about working at sea. At the same time, it is still important that we attract more young people who dream of a career as an Able-Bodied Seamen or coastal skipper," says Angelika Rasmussen.
Angelika Rasmussen is a Training Adviser at Danish Shipping and responsible for recruiting Ordinary Seamen for All Aboard. Since the Traineeship started, 120 young seafarers have joined, and 50 more will join in 2025.
Photo: Danish Shipping
Angelika Rasmussen processes all applications and selects those who are offered a spot. Applicants must submit an application and attend a personal interview.
"Especially during the first year, some of them dropped out. We want to avoid that, so I now focus even more on screening the applicants. I pay particular attention to what each individual needs to thrive onboard," says Angelika Rasmussen, explaining further:
"We require the young seafarers to start at three completely new workplaces within two years. Not everyone can handle this easily. It’s about finding the training position that fits best."
FACT:
About Danish Shipping
Danish Shipping is a trade and employers' organisation for Denmark's shipping industry. It has nearly 90 members, including shipping and offshore companies.
FOCUS ON GETTING AROUND SAFELY
ON YOUR VESSELS
New guide to help shipping companies and seafarers improve safety on board and prevent injuries.
We will send the guide to Danish-flagged vessels in 2025. From January 2025, you can also buy the guide in Danish and English at www.shw.dk/webshop.
FACTS:
About All Aboard
• Since January 2023, 120 young Danish seafarers have joined the Traineeship All Aboard.
• 10 of them have received a cadet contract along the way. They are considered dropouts, even though they are still sailing and training.
• In 2025, 50 more will join.
• About 30% of participants are women.
For more information, visit www.danishshipping.dk/education
NewGuide
If you need inspiration or sparring, contact consultant Peter K. Petersen or Head of the Department Torsten Mathias Augustsen by telephone at +45 7240 2610 (press 3).
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Give Your Eyes the Best Light on Board
For all work tasks on a ship, optimal lighting ensures the best results and helps prevent fatigue, headaches, and other discomforts. Good lighting in cabins is also crucial for well-being and efficiency. This article teaches you about good lighting and which concepts ensure it.
The workspace must be adequately lit to achieve the best possible concentration. Lighting requirements vary depending on the task being performed.
We recommend ensuring good general lighting in the room, as significant differences in lighting can be distracting and may cause headaches. A good rule of thumb is to have 500 lux at fixed workstations and 200 lux as ambient light.
See the World in the Right Colors
It is also essential that a light source renders colors well. Therefore, light sources in workplaces on board must have a Ra index (color rendering index) of over 80. For particularly demanding workplaces, such as the galley, the standard requires that the light source has a Ra index of over 90.
Most LED bulbs have a Ra index of 80, but the quality of LED bulbs is improving, and today, you can find LED bulbs with a Ra index of over 90. You should
By Consultant Ester Ørum, SEA HEALTH & WELFARE
generally choose light sources with a Ra index above 90, as this ensures the best possible color rendering.
Glare and Flickers
When installing fixtures, it is important to consider glare. Glare should be avoided, as it can lead to discomfort and poor working positions.
People in a room should not have direct visibility of the light sources. This can be avoided by adequately positioning the fixtures and possibly using shielding. It is also essential to be aware of flickers from artificial light. Flicker can cause stress and headaches.
Older fluorescent tubes and dimmable LED bulbs can flicker, even if it is not visible to the naked eye. Therefore, you should choose fluorescent tubes with HF (high frequency) ballasts in the fixtures and ensure that your LED bulbs are dimmed correctly.
Read more on our website: shw.dk/belysning
Know Your Light
The illustration explains the key concepts surrounding lighting and can help you ensure optimal lighting conditions in your workplace and cabin.
Illustration: SHW
Able-Bodied Seamen Get Inspiration for New Ingredients and Tasty Meals
On October 28 and 29, six seafarers gathered for a cooking course in Herlev, Denmark. The course, aimed at Able-Bodied Seamen responsible for cooking and chief stewards, was organized by SEA HEALTH & WELFARE in collaboration with chef Simon Philipsen. Here, we have gathered a series of impressions from the course.
Photos: SHW
Bente works for JD CONTRACTOR and is responsible for all meals aboard VINA. There are six crew members, and they can accommodate 18 guests onboard. "So, it's very different how many people I have to cook for. I'm very lucky," she says with a smile while preparing a delicious stew.
Anders-Peter from ESVAGT, a trained chief steward, was in a group with LouLoa from JD CONTRACTOR. With Anders-Peter's experience, LouLoa was in very good hands as she tried making falafel.
During the course, participants also learn how to bake rye bread and rolls with sourdough. According to course leader Simon Philipsen (left), the smell of freshly baked bread helps make the food exciting and raises expectations among the crew members. "It also provides a great opportunity to talk about the food – why it tastes good, the ingredients, how it's prepared," he says.
Each participant receives a box with various ingredients and raw materials that they can use in cooking onboard.
In the cooking course, participants also work with legumes such as chickpeas and lentils, which provide good nutrition and flavor, are inexpensive, and can easily be used in stews, etc. Kim from SVITZER (left), who has been responsible for food for 15 years, is considering how to integrate more of these ingredients into the meals he prepares onboard.
"I think it's exciting to try such ingredients in salads and stews, but it must not happen too quickly. Seafarers are not fond of big changes, and especially those aged 45+ still prefer traditional food," says Kim.
Kim’s course partner, Mads, works for JD CONTRACTOR and is the skipper of Silja. Together, they prepared a stew with cross-rib roast. For lunch, all the participants tasted each other's dishes.
Chef Simon Philipsen (left) has extensive experience as a cooking course instructor and has been collaborating with SEA HEALTH & WELFARE for three years. Inspiration for exciting ingredients, tasty and healthy food, and techniques for pickling and planning are elements that all participants take away from the course.
What do the consultants read?
Seafarers on Danish-flagged ships are avid readers, and librarian Irene Olsen from the Seafarer’s Library sends fresh boxes of books to ships in many ports weekly. But what does Irene herself enjoy reading? And what have her colleagues at SEA HEALTH & WELFARE been reading lately? Read on and get the consultants' suggestions for good books.
the New World
On a recent trip to Berlin, I happened upon this compelling book. Being fascinated by history, I knew it was a must-buy, and I wasn’t disappointed.
1493 is a compelling exploration of the profound ecological and cultural transformations initiated by the Columbian Exchange following Columbus's voyages. Mann adeptly weaves together history, science, and ecology to illustrate how the exchange of plants, animals, and diseases reshaped societies on both sides of the Atlantic.
The book is divided into engaging sections that cover a variety of topics, from the introduction of crops like potatoes and maize to Europe and the devastating impact of malaria and other diseases on indigenous populations. Mann's narrative is rich with anecdotes and insights, making complex concepts accessible and engaging.
One of the book’s strengths lies in its ability to connect past events to contemporary issues, highlighting the long-term effects of globalization. 1493 is an enlightening read that prompts reflection on the legacies of exploration and colonization.
Sass-Nielsen
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This is a cookbook filled with many exciting dishes and easy recipes! I find Simple very inspiring, and I use it both as a reference for dishes with the ingredients I have at home and for ideas for easy guest meals and self-indulgence.
With this cookbook, I have become aware of new ingredients and spices, so I would highly recommend it to others who are curious about new recipes.
Two highlights:
Pappardelle with rose harissa, black olives, and capers (page 188) is a very easy and delicious dish that I have prepared several times when I have had guests. Additionally, I often make baked cherry tomatoes with cold yogurt sauce (page 70) as a side dish when I have good meat on the menu that deserves something special.
Troels Leth recommends 1493: Uncovering
Columbus Created by Charles C. Mann.
Pernille Nordstrand
recommends
cookbook Simple by Yotam Ottolenghi
Vesaas
I am currently rereading the Norwegian classic The Birds It tells the story of Mattis and his sister Hege, who live in the countryside of 19th-century Norway. Mattis is afraid of storms and lightning; he takes the migration of snipes over the house as an omen and lives with and in nature.
Mattis is a simple and sensitive person who experiences the world in his own way. He is troubled by the fact that he cannot contribute to his and Hege's household, and when he occasionally gets a day job, it rarely goes well. When Mattis comes up with the idea of ferrying people across the lake in his and Hege's boat, everything changes.
The Birds is a beautiful and moving story about a person who does not fit into society. Mattis’s inner life and reflections are poignantly described, and just as Mattis is a bit slow, this is also a book that should be read slowly. The novel was published in 1957 and is considered Tarjei Vesaas' most important work.
You can find an e-book version of The Birds in Libby.
Irene Olsen recommends War by Bob Woodward
I usually don’t read this kind of book, but occasionally, you must explore new things. Since War was well-received in the Danish press, I thought I’d try it. And I must say that I find it very interesting.
You get a look behind the scenes of the Biden administration from when they began to get information about Putin’s plans to go into Ukraine and what they do to prevent it from happening. The book continues to describe what happened after the Hamas attack in Israel on 7 October 2023 and how negotiations were held with Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and the other countries in the Middle East after the attack.
This is as far as I am in the book right now, and so far, it has been fascinating to follow the work of diplomacy, which we seldom hear about in the news.
The last part of the book covers the election campaign between President Biden and Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential nomination.
Irene Olsen recommends The Birds by Tarjei
Feeling blue? Words and phrases that originate from the maritime world
For this magazine, I wanted to promote an episode of the Danish podcast ‘Klog på sprog’ (‘Wise on Language’), a series that explores the Danish language. The episode is very interesting and makes you aware of how many of your daily expressions originate from the language of the seas.
So, I have tried to find equivalent podcast episodes in English, and I have come across two short episodes from different podcasts.
NOAA Ocean Podcast
In the NOAA Ocean Podcast, you can find the interesting but short ‘The Nautical Origins of 10 Popular Phrases’. One of the phrases explained is “feeling blue,” which originates from the idea that if a captain or officer of a ship died while at sea, the crew would fly blue flags and paint a blue band along the ship’s hull. Over time, this symbol of grieving was equated with feeling sad or melancholy.
The Nautical Origins episode dates back from 23 October 2019, and you can find it in the NOAA Ocean Podcast on iTunes and by using this link:
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/podcast/oct19/nautical-phrases.html
NOAA is the National Ocean Service in America, and its podcast looks very interesting. The episodes vary from 5 to 40 minutes and cover many different topics related to the maritime environment and what is done to protect it.
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/about/
Podcast: Wise on Language?
Everything Everywhere Daily
Another podcast episode that explains nautical words and phrases is an episode in the podcast series ‘Everything Everywhere Daily’ from 8 November 2024 called ‘Origin of Words and Phrases: Nautical’. Here, you can learn what it means to have a square meal, to be riding high, and many more expressions.
The podcast series releases one short episode daily (approximately 15 minutes) and covers everything from zombies to the discovery of the Northwest Passage. Everything Everywhere Daily is an education podcast where listeners can learn something new every day on various subjects, including history, science, geography, mathematics, and technology, as well as biographies of some of the world’s most interesting people.
The podcast is hosted by Gary Arndt, who uses his extensive research in multiple fields and his decade of world travel to find interesting and informative topics for each show. https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-dailypodcast/
Riding high
Feeling blue
Have a square meal
Join the photo competition – send us your best photos
The 2024 photo competition for seafarers will close at New Year, so remember to send us your best photos before then! You can win great prizes worth up to DKK 5,000 – even as an amateur photographer.
We will crown winners in four categories and designate one photo that stands out from the other winners:
• Photo of the Year (simply the best photo of the year)
• Nature (bad weather, sun and clouds, the sea, animals and birds)
• The Maritime Environment (the ship, the harbor, wind turbines, etc.)
• Life On Board (both leisure and work time).
We will also award a prize for the photo that stands out from all the others but is not one of the winning photos, in the judges' opinion.
The competition is open to current and former seafarers on Danish-flagged vessels. You decide how many photos you want to submit. The deadline for submission is December 31, 2024.
Read more about the competition rules and how to submit your photos on our website www.shw.dk under Welfare.
Winner, Photo Competition for Seafarers 2023. Photo by OS Kennet Vinter Kristensen, EUGEN MAERSK
Photo: Gert Bjerre
Photo: Anders Emil Busch Bluhm
CORNHOLE AT SEA
Create your own Cornhole game, organize tournaments on board, and compete for a chance to win your own custom cornhole game. Cornhole is a popular game that is easy to play and fun for every crew member! Players take turns tossing bags filled with corn kernels (or similar materials) onto a raised platform with a hole at the end. Points are scored when a player gets a bag through the hole or lands it on the board.
Win prizes
Share photos from the tournament with us, along with a short description of the tournament, and receive a CORNHOLE AT SEA T-shirt for all participants –but only once a year. Send an e-mail with photos and T-shirt sizes to fit4sea@shw.dk .
Every year on 31 October, we draw lots among the ships that have participated that year for a customized cornhole game (an illustration of your choice e.g., a picture of your ship).
Read more and find Winner diplomas here:
https://shw.dk/cornhole
Terminology
Here are just a few examples of the terms used by Cornhole players:
HOW TO PLAY CORNHOLE
Airmail: a bag that does not slide or bounce on the board but goes directly into the hole, usually over an opponent's blocker bag.
Set up the board: Place a cornhole board and stand 8 meters from it. If you have two boards, there must be 8 meters between them.
Blocker: A bag that lands in front of the hole, blocking the hole from an opponent's slide shot.
Take turns tossing: You can play one-on-one or in teams of two. Each team takes turns throwing four bags towards the board. After all bags are pitched, players note the score. The team or player with the highest score always begins the next round.
Flop bag: A type of toss that does not spin the bag horizontally or vertically, a bag without rotation or spin.
Hanger: A bag on the lip of the hole close to falling in.
Short bag: When a bag lands on the ground just before the board.
Points: You score 3 points for a bag that goes through the hole. You score 1 point for a bag that lands on the board. No points are scored if the bag touches the ground before landing on the board. The first team to reach 21 points wins.