Rigging
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Rigging
Components
Spars
Sails
Also see Sails
Cordage
The term cordage refers to the ropes, called lines, that connect and manipulate sails. Cordage is attached to the spars and sometimes the sails. The materials chosen for cordage are determined by the strength, weight, and windage of the rope. Cordage can be divided into two types: running rigging and standing rigging.
Standing rigging is cordage which is fixed in position. Standing rigging is almost always in tension between a mast and the deck or hull. Due to its role, standing rigging is now most commonly made of wire rope. It was historically made of the same materials as running rigging and both types of materials were historically coated with a water repelling material like tar for added strength and protection from the the elements.
Running rigging is the cordage used to control the shape and position of the sails. Running rigging must be flexible in order to allow smooth movement of the spars and sails, but strong enough for the role it plays. For instance, a halyard, used to hoist heavy yards up and down, must be very strong and durable. On the other hand, a sheet, used to control the orientation of a triangular sail, must be very flexible and smooth, and need only be strong enough to support the tension caused by the wind.
Rig Types
The Batwing Rig
The Bermudian Rig
The Claw Rig
The Full-Batten Rig
The Gaff Rig
The Gunter Rig
The Lateen Rig
The Lug Rig
The Settee Rig
The Square Rig
The Sprit Rig
The Sprit-Boom Rig
The Wishbone Rig
Yacht Sail Configurations
Cat
Sloop
Ketch
Schooner
Yawl
Brig
Hermaphrodite Brig
Barque (Bark)
Installation
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Maintenance
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