spinnaker halyard - A halyard used to raise the spinnaker.
spinnaker pole lift - Also spinnaker lift. A line running from the top of the mast, used to hold the spinnaker pole in place.
The head of the sail is attached to the spinnaker halyard, which is used to raise the sail.
You deploy the chute and the retracting carbon sprit all with the spinnaker halyard. One line pulls the chute up and the pole out into position.
20. A crew member detached the halyard from the mainsail and it has gone to the top of the mast. There is a spinnaker halyard, however you do not have a bowsman's chair. What knot could you used to help you out of this predicament ? ...
Wood (usually mahogany or teak) deck support that transfers the compression forces from the mast to the hull. Also serves as the mounting platform for the centerboard winch and wooden spinnaker halyard cleats..
Starboard ...
 See also: Point, Sheet, Bow, Boat, Halyard
  
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