running rigging

All the running rigging's been turnedend for end half a dozen times.

Running rigging is often subject to parting, especially during bad weather, or when attempting to carry too much sail in a strong wind.

Running rigging is the cordage used to control the shape and position of the sails.

The standing and running rigging was in the most perfect order, and the sails white as snow.

The running rigging which pulls up the junk sail are:

'He'll soon have her painted up and fitted out with new standing and running rigging.

A deadeye is an item used in the standing and running rigging of traditional sailing ships.

Often also the running rigging was handled by motor winches instead of manpower.

Running rigging is used to adjust sails and anchors.

All the yards are manipulated by a complicated arrangement of cordage named the running rigging.

Her decks and running rigging were a raffle.

It was historically made of the same materials as running rigging, only coated in tar for added strength and protection from the elements.

Lines for running rigging are typically 3-strand cordage rather than dual core braid.

Moveable lines that control sails or other equipment are known collectively as a vessel's running rigging.

The clew is movable and is positioned with running rigging.

"Never mind the running rigging," I said.

I looked up at the mast dimly outlined against the stars and wondered how long it would take to fix the running rigging.

Somehow, my newly organized mind had forgotten to get the running rigging, the ropes that controlled the sails, in place.

Cordage is divided into two types: running rigging and standing rigging.

I noticed most of her running rigging was stretched, and the standing rigging is more tar than rope.

Have they found some rot in them, or are they changing some running rigging?'

Sails, spars, running rigging, cradle, insurance, and shipping charges from Norway were included in the price.

A rigger worked the running rigging and furled and released sails.

Modern Albacore designs have evolved sophisticated control systems for their running rigging and standing rigging.