Parts of the Rig

Question 1

The permanent rigging (usually wire) of a boat, including the forestay, backstay, and shrouds

Answer 1

Standing rigging

Question 2

The part of the rigging that is attached to the bow of the boat that keeps the mast from falling backward

Answer 2

Forestays

Question 3

Rigging wires extending up from the sides of the boat tot he mast that keep the mast from falling to either side

Answer 3

Shrouds/Sidestay

Question 4

The part of the rigging, attached from the top of the mast to the stern of the boat, that keeps the mast from falling forward

Answer 4

Backstay

Question 5

Struts that extend from the side of the mast that keep it from bending sideways

Answer 5

Spreaders

Question 6

The vertical spar in the middle of the boat from which the sails are set

Answer 6

Mast

Question 7

The horizontal spar extending back from the mast. The foot (bottom) of the mainsail is attached to it.

Answer 7

Boom

Question 8

The forward sail that is attached to the forestay

Answer 8

Jib sail

Question 9

The sail hoisted on the back side of the mast and attached to the boom

Answer 9

Mainsail

Question 10

A track or bridle that controls sideways (athwatships) movement of the mainsail

Answer 10

Traveler

Question 11

The slat of fiberglass, plastic or wood inserted into a pocket in the sail to help it hold its shape

Answer 11

Batten

Question 12

Pieces of cloth, yarn or tape that indicate wind flow over a sail

Answer 12

Telltales

Question 13

The strong fitting that connects the boom to the mast

Answer 13

Gooseneck

Question 14

A line used to hoist or lower a sail

Answer 14

Halyard (main and jib or other)