Putting a vessel to sea is a process that involves many steps. The first step is launching, which is the act of putting the vessel into the water. This is followed by sailing, which is the act of propelling the vessel through the water using sails or other means. After sailing, the vessel is then said to have sailed. Launching is then followed by undocking, which is the act of disconnecting the vessel from its moorings. Embarking is the next step, which is the act of boarding the vessel. Castoff is the act of releasing the vessel from its moorings and setting SAIL is the act of unfurling the sails and beginning the voyage. Finally, making SAIL is the act of adjusting the sails to catch the wind and propel the vessel forward.