Rigging which mechanically supports the masts.
The lines or cables used to support and hold a vessel's rig together- shrouds, stays, etc.
Permanent rigging used to brace and support masts and funnels. Subcategorized as shrouds and stays.
Permanent rigging used to support the spars. May be adjusted during racing, in some classes.
The non-moving rods and lines that support the mast and sails.
All lines and gear used to support the masts.
Rigging which is used to support masts and spars, and is not normally manipulated during normal operations. Cf. running rigging.
The fixed wires and ropes that "stand" or stay in position at all times when the mast is stepped. The standing rigging consists of all the stays.
wires which hold up a mast but which are not easily adjustable in length, i.e. they are usually adjusted with turnbuckles.
Rigging Starboard Directions , Places
The shrouds and stays that support the mast but are not adjusted while working a boat.
The fixed wires and associated fittings used to support the mast. Starboard: The right side of a boat (when looking forward).
all fixed, immovable lines that secure masts etc.
Fixed rigging supporting the masts such as shrouds and stays. Does not include running rigging such as boom topping lifts, vangs and cargo falls.
On a sailing boat, the standing rigging is that collection of lines which are fixed. Standing rigging includes a forestay, a backstay and the shrouds. On modern yachts, standing rigging is often stainless steel wires or stainless steel rods.
