upperworks [2]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Small equipment and accessories on a boat’s deck especially for rigging, adjusting and handling the sails.
sheet lead ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Ringed part through which a sheet passes to change its direction; it must be perfectly smooth to prevent wear on the rope.
clam cleat ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device made up of two jaws with springs for locking a rope; after the rope is pulled, it stays in place.
cleat ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Anvil-shaped wood or metal part to which a rope can be tied.
fairlead ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Open part that is used to guide mooring ropes.
traveler ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal bar running across the deck; a car travels back and forth on it to move the mainsheet.
end stop ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part for locking the sideways movement of the car.
clam cleat ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device made up of two jaws with springs for locking a rope; after the rope is pulled, it stays in place.
car ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Moving device that is connected to the mainsheet; the movement of the car quickly changes the sail position in relation to the wind.
sliding rail ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Straight rail along which the car moves.