Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Parts of a Dinghy
Here is a close-up look at the parts of a dinghy. In my earlier post, you would have come across these terms ; boom, mainsheet, tiller, kicking strap,dagger board. The boom is attached to the mast via the gooseneck. One end of the base of the mainsail is secured by a rope tied to the clew at the stern (aft)end of the boom. The other end of the base of the mainsail is tied down at the mast by the cunningham. (which is not shown in the picture). The daggerboard in the centre of the boat can be adjusted up and down depending on the points of sailing. On the run, the daggerboard is fully pulled up. On the close haul, the daggerboard will be pushed down all the way. The tiller controls the rudder.
Image from 64thseascouts.co.uk
