Sailing Terminology

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Across
  1. 2. sail that is between the forestay and the mast
  2. 7. the back end of the boat
  3. 8. avoid this boat part when tacking or jibing.
  4. 9. to turn the stern of the boat across the wind.
  5. 11. extension of the hull that foes deeper into water and provides stability.
  6. 12. The largest sail on the boat.
  7. 15. the wind hits this side of the sail first
  8. 16. line that raises a sail when rigging up.
  9. 17. the type of cleat on the mast you tie the halyards to.
  10. 20. wire at the bow of the boat that holds up the mast
  11. 21. crew can sit on this in the boat.
  12. 24. the wires that help hold up the mast from the sides of the boat
Down
  1. 1. heading straight into the wind
  2. 3. A device to hold the boom down.
  3. 4. horizontal support for the diamond
  4. 5. opposite of windward
  5. 6. right
  6. 8. the forward part of a boat
  7. 9. the type of cleat you use to hold the jib sheets in place.
  8. 10. line that controls the trim of the main sail.
  9. 13. underwater appendage that controls the direction of the boat
  10. 14. lines that control the trim of the jib.
  11. 18. want these strings on the jib sail flying straight back
  12. 19. left
  13. 22. a fitting used to attach the jib to the forestay
  14. 23. to turn the bow of the boat across the wind.