Running rigging

All lines used to hoist, lower, and trim sails — halyards, sheets, reefing lines, outhaul, vang, and so on.

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Roach

The curved extension of a sail's area aft of a straight line drawn from head to clew.

Roller-furling

A mechanical system allowing the headsail (or mainsail) to be rolled away around the stay …

Rigging

The wires (standing rigging) and lines (running rigging) supporting and controlling the sp…

Radar

A microwave ranging system that bounces a rotating pulse off targets and displays their be…

Ready about

Skipper's command warning the crew to prepare for a tack.

Ready to jibe

Skipper's command warning the crew to prepare for a gybe.

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