Parts Of The Rig

Question 1

Mast

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Mainsail

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Batten

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Boom

Answer 4

The horizontal spar extending back from the mask. The foot of the mainsail is attached to it.

Question 5

Forestay

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Jib

Answer 6

The forward sail that is attached to the forestay.

Question 7

Spreader

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Telltales

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Shrouds

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Backstay

Answer 10

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.