Chapter

Mast, boom, shrouds, stays and rigging

A first map of the rig: what supports it and what lets sails be controlled.

Manual contents

1Introducing the boatPlanned
2Bow, stern, port and starboard
Chapter introduction ↗
1. Bow, stern and sides that stay put4 min
3Bows, beams, quarters and relative sectorsPlanned
4Hull, underwater body and topsides
Chapter introduction ↗
1. The hull and the line drawn by the water4 min
5Deck, cockpit and superstructurePlanned
6Keel, rudder, propeller and appendagesPlanned
7Mast, boom, shrouds, stays and rigging
Chapter introduction ↗
1. Mast, boom and lines with different jobs4 min
8Ropes, fittings, cleats, blocks and winchesPlanned
9Compartments and interior spacesPlanned
10Essential nautical terminologyPlanned

A first map of the rig: what supports it and what lets sails be controlled.

In this chapter

Mast, boom and lines with different jobs