Study Guide for Bytown Brigantine Trainee Logbook

Level II - Petty Officer [Intermediate]

Appendix II-G

Requirement of Level 2 Item 24.

Rigging

• all belaying positions for running rigging

Rigging Terms

 
 • deadeyes
 • lanyards
 • heel (of spar)
 • trunk (of spar)
 • truck
 • trestle trees
 • cross trees
 • spreaders
 • partners
 • truss
 • truss span
 • truss band
 • parral
 • parral span
 • parral band
 • parral collar
 • parra) rope
 • parral bead
 • futtock band
 • futtock cheeks
 • futtock shrouds
 • chain sling
 • horse prevent dragging
 • swinging room
 • gooseneck
 • preventer
 • hoops
 • jaws
 • jack stay
 • brace pendant
 • stirrups
 • cock-a-bill
 • bosun's chair
 • "in its gear"
 • "in its lifts"

Parts of Sail

• grommet
• lacing
• mitre
• hank
• bunt
• earring
• cringle
• bolt rope
• tabling
• batten
• knock

Sailmaker's Terms

 • roach
 • panel
 • seam
 • pendant
 • bull's eye
 • sailmaker's palm
 • fid
 • Swedish fid
 • marlinspike
 • mouse
 • draft
 

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