Sailing Rigging Terminals Buying Guide
Rigging refers to the device that is used in sailboats and ships to propel them forward using the force of the wind. Conventional oars have now been replaced by sails and a complex
rigging terminal. A rigging apparatus basically consists of
masts, yardarms, cordage, and sails.
Masts
A
mast is a tall vertical spar or an arrangement of spars that are used to support the sails in the ship. Different kinds of masts include:
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Fore Mast
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Main Mast
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Mizzen Mast
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Jigger Mast
Yardarms
Yardarms are horizontal spars on masts from where the square sails are hung. These spars could be made of timber, steel, or even aluminum.
Cordage
Cordage refers to ropes, otherwise known as lines, that are used to connect and manipulate sails. These lines are attached to spars and sails by a system of pulleys and clips. There are two types of rigging cordage that are commonly used in sailboats:
standing rigging .
Sails
A sail is a piece of fabric attached to the mast of the ship, which enables the ship to be propelled by the force of the wind. Sails can be raised or lowered on the mast to allow the boat to move with the wind. Types of sails include:
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Headsails
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Mizzen Sails
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