By borisheir on Skatehive
Sailing Gear – That Makes the Boat Go The list below names just a few of the many components that play a part in the performance of a cruising sailboat. Each item on the list is deserving of careful analysis and forethought. We’ve already discussed some of the hull considerations. Now let’s look at some of these other components. A few today - then more in episodes to come. Instead of presenting these topic alphabetically, let’s take up their discussion in a more logical fashion – moving from the hull to the spars, the standing rigging, the running rigging, and the human conveniences. Here is the list. Safety Philosophy Failures happen Triple redundancy minimum Strengths are never too much Include “primitive” back-ups Spars Etc. Mast arrangements Sloop Cutter Ketch Yawl Gaff rigs and Sprits Staysail (traditional) Schooner 3-Masted Junk Mo