Basic Running Rigging
Halyards: Lines or wire rope used to hoist the sails.
Sheets: Lines used to control the sails. Trimming is tightening the sheet to move the sail towards the centerline of the boat and easing is letting it out.
Outhaul: Line used to tighten or tension the foot or bottom edge) of the sail.
Downhaul: Line used to tighten or tension the luff (forward edge) of the sail.
Boom Vang: Line used to pull the boom down. It prevents the boom from lifting which causes the top part of the sail to twist.
Topping Lift: Holds the end of the boom up and prevents it from falling into the cockpit when the main sail is lowered.
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