11 February 2019

Or Is It Mizzen?

The triangular sail on the front of my cutter is a jib.

Are the two square sails in front of the mast the mainsails or is that the gaff sail behind?

I think my gaff is actually a spanker.

The terminology is confusing and contradictory.

2 comments:

  1. So long as they crew knows which one you're talking about that's all that has mattered to me.

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    1. Men! Do that thing! And the other thing! And that over there!

      Aye Cap'n!

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