How many ropes are there on a typical Olympic sailing boat?

Brainyblonde

It seems there is no such thing as a typical Olympic sailing boat. There are eleven Olympic Sailing disciplines in nine boat classes. http://www.athens2004.com/en/OlympicEvents Aug 22 04, 11:45 AM

SOTHC

I thought there would be strings attached to this question. I thought that they were not called ropes but lots of other things. Aug 22 04, 11:54 AM

gmackematix

Are you saying all nine types of boat have vastly differing numbers of ropes, or are you just saying you don't know? :) [Aug 22 04 11:57 AM] gmackematix writes: It could have been a catch question but I was including stays, shrouds, sheets, halyards, lines and so on as ropes. Aug 22 04, 11:56 AM

Brainyblonde

You know the adage about being careful what you wish for? LOL!!! Here ya go. Standing Rigging. Supports the mast and includes the Backstay, Headstay, Shrouds. Shroud Lines or cable s which give lateral stability to the mast. Spreaders Horizontal spars which spread the shrouds from the mast. Headstay A line or cable which supports the mast from the bow of the boat. If the line does not reach the top of the mast then it is also called a forstay. Backstay A line or cable which supports the mast from the stern of the boat. Boom Topping Lift A line which extends from the boom to the mast. Supports the boom when the mainsail is taken down.. Running Rigging. Lines which control and adjust the sails. Halyard A line used to raise a sail. Sheet The chief line which is used to adjust a sail against the force of the wind. The mainsail has one sheet. The jib has two, a working (windward) sheet and a lazy (leeward) sheet. Boom Vang A line which places downward tension on the boom. Outhaul Places backward tension on the clew of the mainsail. When tightened it will flatten the lower one-third of the mainsail. Reefing Line A line used to shorten the sail. Safety Line & Harness A line, approximately 6 feet long, which attaches a crew's safety harness to the boat. http://www.sailingusa.info/parts_of_the_boat.htm Aug 22 04, 12:49 PM

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