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Nomenclature is a big part of learning about the physics of sail boats. Some of the more important names are:
- Mast- The highest spar located in the center of the boat that hold both the sail and the jib.
- Boom- A
lateral spar that is connected to the mast and
attaches to the bottom of the sail
- Rigging- are the wires that support the boats spars (Backstay and headstay).
- Keel -
the bottom fin of the boat which keeps the boat
from moving sideways and also lowers the center of
gravity of the vessel.
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