This can also have the extra support of a backstay.

There is no backstay, and as a result the stern remains quite clear most of the time.

Others have taken to flying the ensign from a backstay.

Just forward of the shifting backstay, sir,' said the master, who had the morning watch.

These tunes form the backstay of Scottish country dance music even today.

Only catching my elbow around the backstay kept me aboard.

Boom him off the backstay," and a little later Stephen's familiar step. "

The backstay may sometimes restrict access through the rear doors of four door cars.

A permanent backstay is attached to the top of the mast.

I had left off, gentlemen, where the Lakeman shook the backstay.

Take into consideration where your mainsheet and backstay are located.

One small thing we did that may have been significant was to take most of the slack out of the backstay.

The sighted skipper is also allowed to trim the backstay.

My hands cramped as I gripped the backstay line.

When switching to point mode, the first adjustment is to tighten the backstay.

He opened the purse, clicked on an electric light that hung from the backstay, looked inside.

Alternatively, they may be lifted up the backstay by shockcord to keep them out of the way.

Not more than nor less than two backstay attachment fittings.

The head is fuller in comparison, however the mainsail goes flat with a little backstay when required.

The mast was held in place by a forestay, a backstay and 2 side stays.

There are some rigs for which running backstays may be used without a permanent backstay.

Only the backstay may be adjusted while racing.

Hook up the backstay, install the boom and you are ready to go sailing in moderate conditions.

Tathagres paused in the stern, a hand posed on the backstay for balance.

Sufficient backstay and checkstay should be used to keep the mast in column.