backstay
Sign in to saveA backstay is a piece of standing rigging on a sailing vessel that runs from the mast to either its transom or rear quarter, counteracting the forestay and jib. It is an important sail trim control and has a direct effect on the shape of the mainsail and the headsail. Backstays are generally adjusted by block and tackle, hydraulic adjusters, or lines leading to winches.
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It is catalogued under the topic Sailing rigs and rigging.
Its subject is documented across 14 Wikipedia language editions.
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- Types
- Permanent backstay
- Running backstay
- Backstay insulators
- References
A backstay is a piece of standing rigging on a sailing vessel that runs from the mast to either its transom or rear quarter, counteracting the forestay and jib. It is an important sail trim control and has a direct effect on the shape of the mainsail and the headsail. Backstays are generally adjusted by block and tackle, hydraulic adjusters, or lines leading to winches.
==Types== Backstays may be permanent or running.
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