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masting and rigging
masting and rigging
Masting: masts, yards, ropes and other movable sailing equipment that support and manipulate the rigging.
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bobstay
Rope counterbalancing the tension caused by the stays and the staysail-stays on the bowsprit.
bowsprit
Mast extending before the stem; additional jibs can be attached to it.
stem
Main timber reinforcing the prow.
staysail-stay
Stay supporting a staysail or jib.
stay
Taut rope between a mast and another point on the masting; it secures and supports the mast fore of it.