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RYA Competent Crew
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05/12/2018

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Term
Pulpit
Definition
Rail on the bow at the front of the boat
Term
Push pit
Definition
Rail on the back of the boat
Term
forestay
Definition
supports the front of the mast
Term
jib sheets
Definition
2 ropes from the job to the winches
Term
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Definition
Cleat
Term
Topping lift
Definition
rope that holds the boom up when the main sail is not in use
Term
Kicker or vang
Definition
bar / rope combo that hold the boom down
Term
shrouds
Definition
metal wires that hold the mast in place
Term
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Definition
stanchion and guard rails
Term
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Definition
Sprayhood
Term
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Definition
Rope jammer
Term
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Definition
Fairlead
Term
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Definition
Boom
Term
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Definition

Hawk - shows the wind direction

Found at the top of the mast

Term
Forestay
Definition
Metal rope from the top of the mast to the bow of the yacht
Term
Backstay
Definition
Metal rope from the top of the mast to the stern of the yacht
Term
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Definition
Spreader
Term
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Definition
Telltails -
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How do you raise the mainsail?
Definition

Make sure covers are off and halyard attached to the head of the mainsail

Position yacht close to the wind

Mainsheet off so boom is free to move

2 people - 1 x Sweat halyard to get mainsail up the mast and then 1 x take in slack through rope jammer and winch if needed

Pull in the mainsheet

Ease topping lift

Vang on

Term
Show me how to tie a round turn and two half hitches
Definition
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Tie a bowline
Definition
[image]
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Tie a figure of 8
Definition
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Tie a clove hitch
Definition
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Tie a reef knot
Definition
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Term
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Definition
Fenders
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