Standing rigging

On a sailing boat, standing rigging generally refers to lines, wires, or rods which are more or less fixed in position while the boat is under sail.

Standing rigging from the mast to the deck behind the mast. Ballast Weight used for balancing a vessel.

Standing Rigging of a Merchant Ship, 70 Tons Running Rigging of a Merchant Ship Fore and Aft Sails Of a Merchant Sailing ship in Calm ...

STANDING RIGGING-The shrouds and stays and other rigging not moved in working the boat. STARBOARD-The right side of a vessel, looking toward the bow. STARBOARD TACK-Sailing with the wind coming over the starboard side.

standing rigging - The rigging of a boat that does not normally need to be adjusted.

Standing rigging- The shrouds and stays that support a mast; these are permanent fixtures while the mast is in place. Starboard- The right side of the boat, facing the bow.

Standing Rigging: The non-moving rods and lines that support the mast and sails. Starboard: Nautical term for the right half of the yacht when facing forward.

Standing rigging that supports a mast laterally. Side Lights Navigation lights; green is to starboard, red to port.

Standing rigging - Permanent rigging used to support the spars. May be adjusted during racing, in some classes. Stay - a line or wire from the mast to the bow or stern of a ship, for support of the mast (fore, back, running, and triadic stays).

standing rigging The permanent shrouds and stays; rigging used mainly to hold up the mast and take the strain of the sails. stand-on vessel The privileged vessel; the vessel having the right of way.

the standing rigging is the mast and support lines, running rigging is the lines with which you adjust the sails Rode the line and chain that connect the anchor to the boat ...

Rigging - the standing rigging is the mast and support lines, running rigging is the lines with which you adjust the sails Rode - the line and chain that connect the anchor to the boat Rudder - a fin under the stern of the boat used in steering ...

To adjust the standing rigging or other equipment to make a boat perform better. Turn Turtle For a boat to turn completely over such that its mast is pointing down instead of up.

Starboard right side of the ship when facing forward Standing Rigging shrouds and stays that secure the yards and mast in place. Stay sail any sail attached to a stay. Stem the timber at the very front of the bow. Stern after end of a vessel.

SHROUD A principal member of the standing rigging, consisting of hemp or wire ropes which extend from or near a masthead to the vessel's side, or to the rim of a top, to afford lateral support for the mast.

Can be deliberately induced (by adjustment of the standing rigging) to flatten sails, balance steering, etc. Normally slightly aft.

BACKSTAY - Part of the standing rigging, usually cable, that supports the mast from aft. BALLAST - Extra weight carried low in a vessel to increase stability. BATTEN - Stiffening strip placed in leech of sail.

Set up rigging: To take in the slack and secure the standing rigging. Settle: To lower, sink deeper. Shackle: A U-shaped piece of iron or steel with eyes in the end closed by a shackle pin.

Standing rigging, usually of wire, running from the mast to the sides of the boat forward and aft of the shrouds to support the mast; 2.

rigging - the wires and lines used to attach the spars or sails to the boat; the lines that don't need adjusting often are the "standing rigging"; lines that raise or trim the sails are "running rigging." ...

The standing rigging which supports the masts must be adapted to resist two kinds of pressure, the longitudinal; whether applied by the wind or by the motion of the vessel when pitching (i.e.

chainplates: metal plates bolted to the boat which standing rigging is attached to. chart recorder: a highly sensitive depth finder in which the readings are noted by stylus traces on moving tape, often used by fisherman to locate schools of fish.

Chain plate - A steel plate or bar by which the standing rigging is attached to the hull. Channel -1. That part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable.

Chainplates - Metal plates bolted to the boat which standing rigging is attached to Charts - A map on which is projected a portion of water and the land which it surrounds, or by which it is surrounded, intended especially for the use of seamen ...

The old argument that a yacht's standing rigging should "give" when the craft is caught in a squall, which old sea dogs were so fond of advancing, ...

The standing rigging includes double backstays for safety (redundancy), although adjustment is only via the turnbuckles. Like most big cruisers, the rig is not really designed for tweaking, although a rigid vang is standard.

The masts, booms, tuna towers, and the wires that support the rig are the standing rigging. The ropes, blocks, and other movable gear that adjust sails and equipment set on the standing rigging make up the running rigging. rigging knife ...

slush white lead and tallow used on standing rigging Search results: Click on the word(s) below to view the definition. S.S.

Shroud - Part of the standing rigging that helps to support the mast laterally by running from the top of the mast to the side of the boat. Sailboats usually have one or more shrouds on each side of the mast. Some people call them side stays ...

The wire rope, rods, lines, hardware, and other equipment that support and control the spars and sails; standing rigging is semi-permanent once set up; running rigging is continually adjusted as the sails are hoisted, doused, trimmed, or reefed. Rode ...

Plates of iron bolted to the side of a vessel to carry the chains and dead-eyes of the lower standing rigging. Chanties Songs and choruses sung while heaving up the anchor or hoisting yards. Properly "Shanties".

The wires, lines, halyards and other items used to attach the sails and the spars to the boat. The lines that do not have to be adjusted often are known as standing rigging.

Rigging: The wires, lines, halyards and other items used to attach the sails and the spars to the boat. The lines that do not have to be adjusted often are known as standing rigging.

A circular block of wood with three holes used to receive a shroud or stay and to adjust tension in the standing rigging. (back) deadwood ...

Connected to the head of the mast they form part of the standing rigging of a ship. SLACK - Not fastened; loose. Also, to loosen. SOLE - Cabin or saloon floor. Timber extensions on the bottom of the rudder.

Standing Rigging: Opposite of running rigging, all rigging that remains fixed on the boat to support spars and mast Starboard: Right-hand side of a boat or ship ...

rigging -- standing rigging refers to shrouds and stays, while running rigging refers to halyards and sheets that control the sails rode - the line or chain attached to the anchor roller - a wave rolling heap -- slang expression meaning ocean ...

(2) Any additional line or wire temporarily rigged to back up any standing rigging in heavy weather. Primage - Money paid by shipper to Master of ship for diligence in care of cargo. Not now paid to Master, but added to freight.

See also: Standing, Rigging, Stand, Boat, Sailing