Parts of the Rig Flashcards
The permanent rigging (usually wire) of a boat, including the forestay, backstay, and shrouds
Standing rigging
The part of the rigging that is attached to the bow of the boat that keeps the mast from falling backward
Forestays
Rigging wires extending up from the sides of the boat tot he mast that keep the mast from falling to either side
Shrouds/Sidestay
The part of the rigging, attached from the top of the mast to the stern of the boat, that keeps the mast from falling forward
Backstay
Struts that extend from the side of the mast that keep it from bending sideways
Spreaders
The vertical spar in the middle of the boat from which the sails are set
Mast
The horizontal spar extending back from the mast. The foot (bottom) of the mainsail is attached to it.
Boom
The forward sail that is attached to the forestay
Jib sail
The sail hoisted on the back side of the mast and attached to the boom
Mainsail
A track or bridle that controls sideways (athwatships) movement of the mainsail
Traveler
The slat of fiberglass, plastic or wood inserted into a pocket in the sail to help it hold its shape
Batten
Pieces of cloth, yarn or tape that indicate wind flow over a sail
Telltales
The strong fitting that connects the boom to the mast
Gooseneck
A line used to hoist or lower a sail
Halyard (main and jib or other)