Standing rigging
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Standing Rigging of a Merchant Ship, 70 Tons '
Standing Rigging of a M erchant Ship, 70 Tons '
Standing Rigging of a M erchant Ship, 70 Tons ...
standing rigging
The shrouds and stays that support the mast but are not adjusted while working a boat.
stand on
Maintain course and speed.
Standing rigging
Rigging which mechanically supports the masts.
Starboard ...
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 - all fixed, immovable lines that secure masts etc.
Stay - a fixed, immovable line that secures the masts to the stern or bow of the ship. (See also Shroud.) ...
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 Stationary rigging that supports a spar.
Starboard The right hand side of a ship facing forward.
Starboard tack With the wind on the starboard side.
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.
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 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).
The standing rigging is usually stainless steel wire to hold up the mast.
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 ...
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.
Standing Rigging - The shrouds and stays.
Stand-On Vessel - This vessel shall keep her course and speed while the other gives way. However, this does not mean this vessel should not take action to avoid a collision. ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
Shroud
Part of the standing rigging that helps to support the mast 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.
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.
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
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