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Knowing the parts of a sailing boat is essential to sailing with other crew, it allows communications and instructions to be passed around and understood with confidence.

Backstay

Performs the same job as the Forestay but is attached to the stern of the boat as opposed to the bow

Boom

A horizontal spar attached to the aft of the mast just below the sail. The boom is attached to the sail and keeps the sail flatter when at an angle from the centerline of the boat

Bow

The front of the boat

Burgee

A flag identifying the recreational organisation of a boat

Forestay

Most commonly a stainless steel wire, the forestay is a piece of standing rigging which helps keep the mast upright. It is attached at the bow of the boat, to the top of the mast

Hull

Watertight body of the boat

Jib

Triangular sail at the foremast of the vessel

Keel

Generates lift using the forward motion of the boat, counteracting the leeward force of the wind. It also provides ballast to the boat

Kicking Strap

A line that connects the boom to the lower of the mast to provide down force on the boom

Main Sail

Sail located behind the main mast of the vessel

Mast

A tall vertical spar that supports the sails

Rudder

Used to steer the boat through the water

Stern

The back of the boat

Topping Lift

A line used to hold the boom up while the sail is lowered. Most commonly attached to the aft of the boom to the top of the mast. It is loosened or removed once the sail is raised