upperworks [2]

Small equipment and accessories on a boat’s deck especially for rigging, adjusting and handling the sails.

sheet lead

Ringed part through which a sheet passes to change its direction; it must be perfectly smooth to prevent wear on the rope.

clam cleat

Device made up of two jaws with springs for locking a rope; after the rope is pulled, it stays in place.

cleat

Anvil-shaped wood or metal part to which a rope can be tied.

fairlead

Open part that is used to guide mooring ropes.

traveler

Metal bar running across the deck; a car travels back and forth on it to move the mainsheet.

end stop

Part for locking the sideways movement of the car.

clam cleat

Device made up of two jaws with springs for locking a rope; after the rope is pulled, it stays in place.

car

Moving device that is connected to the mainsheet; the movement of the car quickly changes the sail position in relation to the wind.

sliding rail

Straight rail along which the car moves.