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Sailboat

The activity of controlling and navigating a boat which uses sails as its main means of propulsion.

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Track slide

Boat; Sailboat

A fitting designed to slide along a track and often to which other fittings are attached, or which may be connected to a sail for use in hoisting.

Jib

Boat; Sailboat

The sail located forward of the mast. Sometimes called the "headsail".

Jib halyard block

Boat; Sailboat

A block used on jibhead rigs to change direction of the jib halyard near the head of the jib when it is raised.

Jibhead rig

Boat; Sailboat

A sloop rig where the forestay does not reach to the masthead.

Jib sheet

Boat; Sailboat

The line used to control the jib.

Traveller

Boat; Sailboat

A line or fitting which allows the mainsheet tackle to travel or move from one side of the boat to the other.

Traveller block

Boat; Sailboat

A block with two sheaves and no shackle, one sheave above the other and at right angles to each other, for use with rope travelers.

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