rigging
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11 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Types of rigging
- Standing
- Fore-and-aft rigged vessels
- Square-rigged vessels
- Running
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
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Rigging comprises the system of ropes, cables and chains, which support and control a sailing ship or sail boat's masts and sails. Standing rigging is the fixed rigging that supports masts including shrouds and stays. Running rigging is rigging which adjusts the position of the vessel's sails and spars including halyards, braces, sheets and vangs.