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