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Sailboat

The activity of controlling and navigating a boat which uses sails as its main means of propulsion.

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jib

Boat; Sailboat

The sail located forward of the mast. Sometimes called the "headsail".

jib halyard block

Boat; Sailboat

A block used on jibhead rigs to change direction of the jib halyard near the head of the jib when it is raised.

jibhead rig

Boat; Sailboat

A sloop rig where the forestay does not reach to the masthead.

jib sheet

Boat; Sailboat

The line used to control the jib.

kicking strap

Boat; Sailboat

See BOOM VANG.

lateen rig

Boat; Sailboat

A sail rig with an unsupported mast, usually short, with a triangular shaped sail attached to one or two "booms". The upper boom is usually called a "yard". The sail is not attached to the mast.

leech

Boat; Sailboat

The aft portion of the sail.

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