Standing rigging

The permanent wires (stays and shrouds) that support the mast — forestay, backstay, cap shrouds, lowers, and diagonals.

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Starboard tack

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Spreader

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Sail ties

Short lengths of line or webbing used to lash a lowered sail to its boom or to bundle the …

Sea breeze

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Storm jib

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Stanchions

Vertical metal posts bolted to the deck edge that support the lifelines.

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