Sail Adjustments With Control Lines Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Cunningham (downhaul)
A
Line used to properly tension the luff of the mainsail along the mast
2
Q
Used to properly tension the leech of the mainsail
A
Boom Vang
3
Q
Outhaul
A
Line used to properly tension the foot of the mainsail
4
Q
Controls the position of the boom across the boat
A
Traveler
5
Q
Mainsheet
A
Controls the angle and shape of the mainsail
6
Q
How does the winch help?
A
Pull in and hold the sheet
7
Q
These control the jib
A
Jib sheets
8
Q
Pulling in the jib
A
Trimming
9
Q
Letting out the jib
A
Easing
10
Q
Blocks the jib sheets run through
A
Fairleads
11
Q
Clutch Cleat (rope clutch)
A
Used to hold the line in place
12
Q
Has jaws with spring-loaded teeth to grip line snugly
A
Cam Cleat
