forestaysail - A sail attached to the forestay as opposed to a jib which is attached to the headstay.
foretriangle - The space between the mast, the deck, and the headstay.
forestaysail - Similar to a jib, it is the sail attached to the forestay.
fore-topman - In a schooner yacht a man stationed aloft to work the fore-topsail tack and sheet in going about.
Foretopmast - The topmast over the foremast.
Forestaysail
A triangular sail set forward of the mast on the forestay.
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Cutter: similar to a sloop in that there is only one mast, but it is stepped further aft and she can carry two headsails at once (forestaysail and jib). Often has a bowsprit to enlarge the foretriangle.
The forestay is a stay running from the forward deck to part-way up the mast, and a forestaysail is set on the forestay. The foretriangle is the area in which jibs are set, over the foredeck and between the mast and the headstay.
 See also: Line, Forestay, Staysail, Boat, Forward
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