Parts Of The Rig

Question 1

Mainsail

Answer 1

The sail hoisted on the backside of the mast and attached to the boom

Question 2

Mast

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Spreader

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Boom

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Backstay

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Shrouds

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Forestay

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Jib

Answer 8

The forward sail that is attached to the forestay