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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

Becket
Boat; Sailboat

A fitting on a block for splicing or tying off the end of a line, or to receive a fitting.

Belay
Boat; Sailboat

To belay means to stop and secure a line so it won't move.

Batten pockets
Boat; Sailboat

Pockets sewn in the sail that receive the battens.

Headboard
Boat; Sailboat

The reinforcing member sewn into the sail at the head, usually fitted with a cringle.

Head sail
Boat; Sailboat

Any sail forward of the mast, such as the jib.

Hiking stick
Boat; Sailboat

See TILLER EXTENSION.

Hound
Boat; Sailboat

A wraparound strap-type mast fitting used to secure stays and other fittings to the mast.

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