Sailing Flashcards
1
Q
Main or Mainsail
A
The largest sail on a boat
2
Q
Jib
A
Sail in front of the mainsail
3
Q
Genoa or Genny
A
Large jib that overlaps the mast
4
Q
Head
A
The top corner of a sail
5
Q
Tack
A
The front , bottom corner of a sail
6
Q
Clew
A
The back, bottom corner of a sail
7
Q
Foot
A
The bottom edge of a sail
8
Q
Luff
A
( 1 ) Front edge of a sail ( 2 ) Flap
9
Q
Leech
A
Back edge of a sail
10
Q
Battens
A
Solid slats inserted into pockets along a sails leech to help maintain its shape
11
Q
Line
A
Rope
12
Q
Sheet
A
The primary line that adjusts the sail trim, usually referred to with the sail it adjusts ( like mainsheet )
13
Q
Trim
A
The angle of the sail to the wind
14
Q
Block
A
A pulley
15
Q
Bow
A
The front of a boat
