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Keel - Answer-the longitudinal structure along the centerline at the bottom of a vessel's hull Bow Pulpit - Answer-railing at the bow of a boat Transom - Answer-back of boat, flat surface Mast - Answer-upright center post holding sails Boom - Answer-post across bottom of main sail Go...

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Keel - Answer-the longitudinal structure along the centerline at the bottom of a vessel's
hull

Bow Pulpit - Answer-railing at the bow of a boat

Transom - Answer-back of boat, flat surface

Mast - Answer-upright center post holding sails

Boom - Answer-post across bottom of main sail

Gooseneck - Answer-connects boom to mast

Bow - Answer-front of boat

Stern - Answer-back of boat

Tiller - Answer-hooked to top of rudder to steer boat

Rudder - Answer-hooked to stern in to water to steer

Standing Rigging - Answer-ropes and cables that support mast

Shroud - Answer-wires from hull to mast on the sides of then oat sometimes connected
to spreader

Spreader - Answer-post from mast to shroud

Chainplate - Answer-hooks shroud to hull

Headstay / Forestay - Answer-wire from top of mast to front of hull

Backstay - Answer-wire from top of mast to back of hull

Stanchion - Answer-post that holds lifeline

Lifeline - Answer-runs around side of boat on top of stanchion

Winch - Answer-mechanical device to tighten lines

Cleat - Answer-device to attach ropes to boat

, Fender - Answer-put between boat and dock for protection

Block - Answer-pulley is called a block on a boat

Fairlead - Answer-ring mounted to guide a roap

Mainsail - Answer-primary sail behind the mast

Jib / Genoa - Answer-sail in front of mast

Tack - Answer-turning front of boat in to and through the wind

Head - Answer-top corner of the sail

Batten - Answer-solid slats or rods in batten pockets to help sail retain airfoil

Bolt Rope - Answer-think rope sewn on to the foot of the sail that slides in to a groove
along the top of the boom

Halyard - Answer-rope used to raise or lower sail

Cunningham - Answer-lets you tension the luff on the mainsail without using the halyard

Traveler - Answer-traveler is a device that allows for changing the position where the
mainsheet tackle connects to the boat

Hank - Answer-ring that connects sail to a stay

Clew - Answer-back lower corner of sail

Luff - Answer-forward edge of main and jib sail - the edge of the sail that feels the wind
first

Foot - Answer-bottom edge of sail

Leech - Answer-back edge of the main and jib sail

Mainsheet - Answer-a sheet used for controlling the mainsail

Jibsheet - Answer-a sheet used for controlling the jib sail

Boom Vang - Answer-keeps boom from being lifted upward by main sail

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