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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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Sailboat

Swivel deck block
Boat; Sailboat

A block with a base for deck mounting and which allows the block to swivel to any position and stand vertical in use.

Tack
Boat; Sailboat

The lower forward corner of the sail usually fitted with a cringle. Also means sailing a zigzag course.

Tackle
Boat; Sailboat

A system of blocks and rope arranged to decrease the effort required to move a load or object.

Thimble
Boat; Sailboat

A teardrop-shaped grooved ring in a looped or spliced eye to prevent chafe and wear in the eye.

Battens
Boat; Sailboat

Thin semi-rigid strips of wood or synthetic material inserted into pockets in the sail in order to maintain the shape of the sail.

Backstay
Boat; Sailboat

The wire that supports the mast from the aft side, running from the masthead to the aft end of the boat.

Fiddle block
Boat; Sailboat

A block with two sheaves, one above the other, one usually being smaller than the other. It resembles a "fiddle".

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