halyards
Flag-hoisting lines
Halyards are ropes or lines used on sailing vessels to raise and lower sails, flags, or yards.
The term combines "hale" (to pull) with "yard" (the horizontal spar holding a sail).
On modern boats, halyards run through pulleys or blocks to provide mechanical advantage: Hoist the main halyard.
Also spelled halliards.
Flat expanses of material
- shroudsWraps that hide
- staysRemains in place
- spreadersThings that disp
- forestayForward mast-bracing cable
backstay · lifelines · turnbuckles · cleats · furler · outhaul · downhaul · topping lift
Principal vessel canvas
- jibTriangular sail forward
- spinnakerDownwind sailing sail
- genoaOversized forward sail
- headsailForward-mounted boat canvas
staysail · reefing · dousing · luff · leech · clew · head · tack
Drum-and-cable lifting devices
- cleatsSpiked sports shoes
- blocksObstructs or sections
- tackleGear or takedown
- pulleysGrooved wheels for rope
sheaves · clutches · swivels · thimbles · splices · shackles · snap hooks · line
sheets
Flat expanses of material
forestay · backstay · lifelines · turnbuckles · cleats · furler · outhaul · downhaul · topping lift · cunningham
mainsail
Principal vessel canvas
headsail · staysail · reefing · dousing · luff · leech · clew · head · tack · trimming
winches
Drum-and-cable lifting devices
pulleys · sheaves · clutches · swivels · thimbles · splices · shackles · snap hooks · line · rope
flag
Cloth symbol or signal