RS Vareo, Rigging Manual

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Catamaran A boat with two hulls
Centreline An imaginary line that runs through the centre of the
hull, from the bow to the stern
Chart Datum Depths shown on a navigation chart, at the lowest
possible state of the tide
Chute The tube under the foredeck, in which the genneker is
stored
Cleat A device to grip ropes and hold them in place; some
grip automatically, while others need the rope tying
around them
Clew Lower corner of the sail, closest to the stern
Close Hauled Sailing as close to the wind as you can; point of sailing
to sail upwind
Cockpit The open area in the boat providing space for the
helm and the crew
Collision Regulations The ‘rules of the road’ employed to avoid collisions
Compass Rose The compass shown on a chart to aid navigation
Crew Helps the helmsman to sail the boat; usually handles
the jib sheets
D
Dacron A brand of polyester sailcloth that is wrinkle-resistant
and strong
Daggerboard The foil that sits below the hull to counteract the
sideways push of the wind, and to create forward
motion
Daggerboard Case The casing in the hull through which the daggerboard
is pushed into place
Deck A floor-like surface occupying part of the hull
Deck Moulding A moulded deck
Downhaul Applies downwards tension to a sail
Downwind To sail in the direction hat the wind is blowing
Drain Hole A hole in the hull from which trapped water can be
drained
Draught The depth of the vessel below the surface
E
Ease To ‘ease sheets’ means to let the sail out gently
F
Figure-of-Eight Knot A stopper knot. See Appendix 9.3 Three Essential
Knots
Foils The daggerboard and the rudder
Foot The bottom edge of a sail
Fore Towards the front of the boat
Furling Handle A handle attached to the bottom of the mast, used for
furling the mainsail