Difference between revisions of "Rigging"
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| − | '''Standing Rigging''' refers to the part of the rigging that is fixed in place and does not generally move or get adjusted when a boat is underway. The standing rigging on a sloop usually refers to the | + | '''Standing Rigging''' refers to the part of the rigging that is fixed in place and does not generally move or get adjusted when a boat is underway. The standing rigging on a sloop usually refers to the the following lines: |
| − | '''Running Rigging''' refers to the lines or other parts of a boat that are intended to be used or adjusted when setting sail, or when under sail. Examples of running rigging include [[halyards]] | + | *[[forestay]] |
| + | *[[backstay]] | ||
| + | *[[shrouds]] | ||
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| + | Standing rigging is usually made of steel cables because it does not need to bend or be adjusted. | ||
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| + | '''Running Rigging''' refers to the lines or other parts of a boat that are intended to be used or adjusted when setting sail, or when under sail. Examples of running rigging include: | ||
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| + | *[[halyard|halyards]] | ||
| + | *[[sheet|sheets]] | ||
| + | *[[guy|guys]] | ||
| + | *[[cunningham]] | ||
| + | *[[traveller]] | ||
| + | *[[outhaul]] | ||
| + | *[[boom vang]] | ||
| + | *[[topping lift]] | ||
| + | *[[reefing lines]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Sailing Terms]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:25, 15 September 2007
Standing Rigging refers to the part of the rigging that is fixed in place and does not generally move or get adjusted when a boat is underway. The standing rigging on a sloop usually refers to the the following lines:
Standing rigging is usually made of steel cables because it does not need to bend or be adjusted.
Running Rigging refers to the lines or other parts of a boat that are intended to be used or adjusted when setting sail, or when under sail. Examples of running rigging include:
