Parts of the Rig Flashcards

1
Q

The permanent rigging (usually wire) of a boat, including the forestay, backstay, and shrouds

A

Standing rigging

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2
Q

The part of the rigging that is attached to the bow of the boat that keeps the mast from falling backward

A

Forestays

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3
Q

Rigging wires extending up from the sides of the boat tot he mast that keep the mast from falling to either side

A

Shrouds/Sidestay

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4
Q

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

A

Backstay

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5
Q

Struts that extend from the side of the mast that keep it from bending sideways

A

Spreaders

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6
Q

The vertical spar in the middle of the boat from which the sails are set

A

Mast

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7
Q

The horizontal spar extending back from the mast. The foot (bottom) of the mainsail is attached to it.

A

Boom

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8
Q

The forward sail that is attached to the forestay

A

Jib sail

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9
Q

The sail hoisted on the back side of the mast and attached to the boom

A

Mainsail

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10
Q

A track or bridle that controls sideways (athwatships) movement of the mainsail

A

Traveler

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11
Q

The slat of fiberglass, plastic or wood inserted into a pocket in the sail to help it hold its shape

A

Batten

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12
Q

Pieces of cloth, yarn or tape that indicate wind flow over a sail

A

Telltales

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13
Q

The strong fitting that connects the boom to the mast

A

Gooseneck

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14
Q

A line used to hoist or lower a sail

A

Halyard (main and jib or other)

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