Running rigging
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Running rigging is the rigging of a sailing vessel that is used for raising, lowering, shaping and controlling the sails on a sailing vessel—as opposed to the standing rigging, which supports the mast
Running rigging on a sailing yacht: Main sheet Jib sheet Boom vang Downhaul Jib halyard
Diagram of running rigging on a square-rigged ship.
Square sail edges and corners (top). Running rigging (bottom).
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
Running rigging
…Running rigging is the rigging of a sailing vessel that is used for raising, lowering, shaping and controlling the sails on a sailing vessel—as opposed to the standing rigging, which…
The rigging of a square rigger in London.
Bermuda rigged sloop at Convict Bay, Bermuda, circa 1879