Rigging

Boom

Definition

The horizontal spar at the foot of the mainsail. It swings with the sail when tacking or gybing.

Terms that mention Boom

Kicker Lazy Jacks Outhaul Mainsheet Topping Lift Vang Gybe Port Tack Starboard Tack

More Rigging terms

Backstay Cunningham Genoa Halyard Shroud Spreaders Turnbuckle

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