Runners

runners - A rope passed through a single block on a pendant with a purchase at one end. Also seamen who sail by the run.

Runners
Running
(1) A point of sail where the boat has the wind coming from aft of the boat. Running can cause the danger of an accidental jibe. (2) Used to describe a line that has been released and is in motion.

3 came through the wind with a minimum of fuss and setting up the runners was only a slight inconvenience. If I were considering the 46.3 for cruising, I would choose the standard rig and dispense with the runners altogether.

Barber haulers, guys, runners, clews and leach lines, are words continually used by the experienced.

Often they had metal runners on the sides of the keel.They were outfitted with sails and oars, and could be rowed or paddle across the Strait.

Pre venter Backstay Tackles are composed of double and single blocks, strapped with a hook and thimble, except they are fitted with runners. Tack Tackle is composed of a double 1\nd single block, strapped with hooks.
and thimbles.

A backstay adjustor is a block and tackle or hydraulic system that adjusts the backstay's tension. Running backstays (runners) go partway up the mast on the starboard and port sides and may be adjusted and disconnected at the deck.