Sailing Terminology
From MITNA
Here are some links to some terms and terminology that blue water sailors will want to know about, which they may not have learned while sailing on the river.
Pages that are linked to from this page will have general descriptions of these items with regards to coastal sailing. The descriptions will not necessarily have specific information about any MIT boats.
Contents
Boat Parts
Rigging and Sails
- Genoa
- Mainsail
- Halyard
- Sheet
- Traveller
- Turning Block
- Winch
- Leechline
- Shrouds
- Stays
- Reef Lines
- Cringles
