Bobstay
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A bobstay is a part of the rigging of a sailing boat or ship. Its purpose is to counteract the upward tension on the bowsprit from the jibs and forestay. A bobstay may run directly from the stem to th
Bows of HMS Victory: three parallel bobstays, separate dolphin-striker with martingale stays.
Rigging
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Rigging comprises the system of ropes, cables and chains, which support and control a sailing ship or sail boat's masts and sails. Standing rigging is the fixed rigging that supports masts including s
The rigging of a square rigger in London.
Bermuda rigged sloop at Convict Bay, Bermuda, circa 1879
Running rigging on a sailing yacht: 1. Main sheet 2. Jib sheet 3. Boom vang 4. Downhaul 5. Jib halyard