masting and rigging [5]

Masting: masts, yards, ropes and other movable sailing equipment that support and manipulate the rigging.

bobstay

Rope counterbalancing the tension caused by the stays and the staysail-stays on the bowsprit.

bowsprit

Mast extending before the stem; additional jibs can be attached to it.

stem

Main timber reinforcing the prow.

staysail-stay

Stay supporting a staysail or jib.

stay

Taut rope between a mast and another point on the masting; it secures and supports the mast fore of it.