Standing rigging comprises the fixed lines, wires, or rods, which support each mast or bowsprit on a sailing vessel and reinforce those spars against wind...

Rigging comprises the system of ropes, cables and chains, which support and control a sailing ship or sail boat's masts and sails. Standing rigging is...

on a sailing vessel—as opposed to the standing rigging, which supports the mast and bowsprit. Running rigging varies between vessels that are rigged...

each has a hull, rigging and masts to hold up the sails that use the wind to power the ship; the masts are supported by standing rigging and the sails are...

Zylon in 2008. On modern racing yachts, Zylon is used for parts of the standing rigging. It is used as shrouds and stays. The PBO (polybenzoxazole) fiber is...

A deadeye is an item used in the standing and running rigging of traditional sailing ships. It is a smallish round thick wooden (usually lignum vitae)...

of a large sailing ship where the sails come into contact with the standing rigging; unprotected sails would soon develop holes at the points of contact...

rigged with hemp, where most barges in use today use wire ropes. The standing rigging had to hold the masts, and sprit in place. As the masts were lowered...

which they are attached. Standing rigging, the rigging that supports masts on sailing vessels. Running rigging, the rigging that is used to adjust the...

serving the same function. Standing rigging is a structural element that holds up the masts, and loss of standing rigging puts them at risk of being sprung...

attach the canopy to the risers. On sailboats, shrouds are used as standing rigging to keep a mast vertical. On biplanes and triplanes, shrouds are used...

apply a multi-layered protection against chafe and deterioration to standing rigging. It is a technique not usually used on modern small boats, but is found...

sheave. It is then termed a "dead block". Deadeyes are used in the standing rigging. These are the pieces of wood that, operating in pairs, allow adjustment...

On a sailing ship, the shrouds are the standing rigging which holds the mast up from side to side. There is frequently more than one shroud on each side...

A backstay is a piece of standing rigging on a sailing vessel that runs from the mast to either its transom or rear quarter, counteracting the forestay...

other masts which serve to stabilize the masts. A stay is part of the standing rigging and is used to hold a mast upright. It is a large strong rope, wire...

described as a failure when the rigging and sails go faster than the hull. Most dismastings occur due to a failure of standing rigging parts. Periodic checks o...

sailing vessel, a forestay, sometimes just called a stay, is a piece of standing rigging which keeps a mast from falling backwards. It is attached either at...

collision. standing part The section of a rope at a cleat or a block that is under tension, as opposed to the loose end. standing rigging Rigging that supports...

transmission frequencies. The guys supporting a sailboat mast are called "standing rigging" and in modern boats are stainless steel wire rope. Guys are rigged...

through a hole, for instance in rigging the lanyards which tension the shrouds on older sailing ships with standing rigging of fibre cordage. It is not specifically...

not staysails, could also be "set flying," i.e. not attached to the standing rigging. Sails set beyond the peak were typically called jibs, set on stays...

which was typically used for standing rigging, requires tarring. Manila and cotton ropes were used for running rigging and were not tarred as this would...

demonstrated the junk sails ability to work even in the presence of some standing rigging, such as the Colvin rig, although more care must be taken to prevent...

masts rely in part or entirely (for those stepped on the deck) on standing rigging, supporting them side-to-side and fore-and aft to hold them up. Masts...

axe or chisel. Rigging: standing rigging (either "stays" or shrouds") are the wire cables or rods that support the mast(s). Running rigging are the ropes...

yawl, schooner, wishbone, catboat. Sailboats employ standing rigging to support the rig, running rigging to raise and adjust sails, cleats to secure lines...

freestanding structure Aeronautical wire bracing – Structural members to stiffen and strengthen airframe Stays (nautical) – Standing rigging supporting a mast...

the free dictionary. In maritime transport and sailing, jury rigging or jury-rigging is making temporary makeshift running repairs with only the tools...

supported mizzen mast Standing rigging (in the 19th century – thick tarry tackle) of a bowsprit holding it from the sides Standing rigging of krambal (a short...