Basic Standing Rigging
Mast: The large vertical spar that supports the sail and boom.
Boom: The horizontal spar used to hold and extend the foot of the main sail.
Forestay: The wire (cable) that supports the mast from the bow and prevents the top of the mast from moving aft.
Backstay: The wire that supports the mast from the stern and prevents the top of it from moving forward.
Shrouds: The wires that support the mast from the sides and prevent it from moving athwartships. (sideways)
Turnbuckle: Device for adjusting tension on shrouds and stays.
Chainplate: Fitting that connects shrouds to hull.
Tang: Fitting that connects shrouds to mast.
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