Rig

Running rigging

All lines used to hoist, lower, and trim sails — halyards, sheets, reefing lines, outhaul,…

Reach

A point of sail with the wind forward of, abeam, or aft of the beam but not dead astern — …

Rudder

The underwater steering foil hinged at the stern (or on a skeg) that, swung to port or sta…

Reeve

To lead a line through a block, ring, or eye.

Rode

The whole line-and-chain assembly linking the anchor to the boat.

Reef

To reduce effective sail area in strong wind by rolling, folding, or partly lowering a sai…