37
Gunwhale
The top edge of the hull, that you sit on when
leaning out to balance the boat
Gybe
To change tack by turning the stern of the boat
through the wind.
H
Halyard
The rope used to hoist sails
Halyard Bag
Bag attached to the hull, in which the halyards can
be stowed
Head
The top corner of a sail
‘Head to Wind’
To point the bow in the direction that the wind is
blowing from, causing the sails to flap
I
‘Into the Wind’
To point the bow in the direction that the wind is
blowing from, causing the sails to flap
Inversion
A capsize where the boat turns upside down, or
‘turtles’
J
Jammer
Another word for a cleat
Jib
The small sail in front of the mast
Jib Sheet
The rope used to control the jib
K
Kicking strap
The rope system that is attached to the base of the
mast and the boom, helping to hold the boom
down
L
Launching
To leave the slipway
Summary of Contents for LDC 2000
Page 1: ...1 LDC 2000 Rigging Guide...