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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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Sailboat

working sails
Boat; Sailboat

The sails used under normal sailing conditions, usually consisting of the mainsail and the regular or working jib on a sloop rig.

yacht braid
Boat; Sailboat

Special braided rope that is easy on the hands and resistant to kinks and jamming.

bullet block
Boat; Sailboat

A small block with a single sheave and no shackle.

brummel hook
Boat; Sailboat

A patented hook used in pairs to join or connect two objects, usually lines to other lines or to sails.

bridle
Boat; Sailboat

A line secured at each end with attachment or control taken at the middle.

boom vang
Boat; Sailboat

A tackle used to pull the boom down in order to control the shape of the sail and movement of the boom.

boom bail
Boat; Sailboat

A U-shaped strap wrapped around the lower portion of the boom to which fittings can be attached.

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