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backstay
backstay (ˈbæksteɪ) [f. back a. or n.] 1. Naut. (often pl.) Long ropes, slanting a little abaft, extending from the upper mast-heads to both sides or to the ‘channels’ of the ship, where they are fastened to backstay-plates; they serve to second the shrouds in supporting the masts under a press of s... Oxford English Dictionary
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Backstay
A permanent backstay is attached to the top of the mast. In general, most modern sailboats have a permanent backstay and some have a permanent backstay combined with running backstays. wikipedia.org
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Running backstay
During beating or reaching, the running backstay in windward side is in tension. The one in the leeward side is lazy. Another function of the running backstay is to adjust the tension of the forestay to suit the sailing angle and sea condition. wikipedia.org
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Backstay insulator
Backstay insulators, when used as a pair, are devices which allow for the electrical isolation of a section of wire on a yacht (e.g. the backstay) so that wikipedia.org
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Shroud (sailing)
Contrast with forestay and backstay. See also Chainplate References Sailing rigs and rigging Nautical terminology de:Want#Wanten wikipedia.org
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Hobnail
Problems experienced in designing WWI US Army boots were: Tearing at the backstay: solved by securing the backstay with three rows of stitching each side wikipedia.org
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Sprit topmast
The mast was secured to the rear with a backstay that led to the foremast of the ship. wikipedia.org
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Forestay
See also Backstay Shroud (sailing) References External links Nautical terminology Sailing rigs and rigging wikipedia.org
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Shields (keelboat)
The design rules limit the adjustable backstay, the boom vang and the mainsheet to a maximum of an 8:1 mechanical advantage. The current Cape Cod production boat has, as standard equipment, a 4:1 boom vang, 8:1 backstay and a 4:1 mainsheet traveler. wikipedia.org
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Scamp Sailing Team
pitman Maciej Ślusarek – front sail trimmer Kuba Jankowski – front sail trimmer Maciej Gnatowski – back sail trimmer Andrzej Brochocki – running backstay Mateusz Zieniewicz – running backstay Witold Karałow – skipper Bogusław Gnatowski – team senior References External links Official website Sailing wikipedia.org
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B&R rig
A B&R rig can be a masthead or fractional rig depending on how stays are configured; a backstay is optional. The first generation, built around 1970, included a backstay and was used on many production boats. wikipedia.org
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Boomkin
tack of the foresail was passed; on some modern sailing yachts with long main booms it is a short spar extending aft from the stern anchoring a central backstay additional eyelet for securing a slip. 1850 CE and beyond: The boomkin began to appear at a vessel's stern to provide either an attachment point for a backstay wikipedia.org
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Precision 18
Worst features: The basic boat comes without boom vang, backstay tensioner, reefing lines led back to the cockpit for easy singlehanding, and other small For example, the end-boom mainsheet tackle is attached to a fitting on the backstay, an awkward reach for a singlehander sitting forward in the cockpit wikipedia.org
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Masthead rig
A masthead rig on a sailing vessel consists of a forestay and backstay both attached at the top of the mast. wikipedia.org
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Hunter 336
Since the spreaders are angled aft to eliminate the backstay, vang trimming for good sail shape is essential. Without a backstay I hypothesized that in 20-knots apparent the forestay would be sagging like a wet noodle. wikipedia.org
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