WINDFALL : REFITTING THE VICTORIA

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Appendix A: Terminology

AIRS- Wind or breeze.
BOOM- A horizontal spar used to control the position of the main sail
BOWSIE- (adjuster) A strip of plastic with three holes. By threading a line through the holes, it is used to adjust the length of a shroud , stay, or sheet.
CLEW- The bottom corner of the sail closest to the luff
CLUB- A horizontal spar used to control the position of the jib sail
DRUM WINCH- Reels sheets onto a spool as opposed to using the travel of a sail arm.
DRYDOCK- A location where a boat is taken out of water for repairs.
FOOT- The bottom edge of the sail
FOULED- Tangled
GOOSENECK- A fitting connecting the boom to the mast.
HEAD- The top of the sail
JIB- The smaller triangular sail at the front (bow) of the boat.
JIBSTAY- A line passing from the mast, through the luff pocket of the jib sail to the deck or jib club.
LEECH- The trailing edge of the sail
LUFF- The leading edge of the sail
MAST- A vertical spar
RADIO- (transmitter) The controller held by the person controlling a radio controlled device.
RECEIVER- A device used to interpret signals sent by the transmitter and control the servos.
RIGGING- The lines, wires and fittings used to hold the mast and spars in place
SERVO- A device used to control moveable parts. It responds to signals interpreted by the reciever
SHEETS- Lines used to control the sails.
SPAR- A member used to attach and position the sails.
SUIT- A set of sails
TACK- The bottom corner of the closest to the leech
TRANSMITTER- (radio) The controller held by the person controlling a radio controlled device.
WATERLINE- A line on a boat indicating the displacement in calm water.
WETTED AREA- The portion of the boat beneath the water.

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