Useful knots to
know:
Figure 8 Knot or
Stopper Knot
Square Knot
Bowline
Cleat
Clove Hitch
Luggage Knot
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Vanguard Optimist!
We suggest that you read
through this guide to better familiarize yourself with the parts and rigging of your new boat. If you
have any questions please contact your dealer or call Vanguard’s customer service at 1-800-966-SAIL.
Nautical Terminology:
Port: Left side of the boat when looking forward
Starboard: Right side of the boat when looking forward
Gunwale: Upper edge of a boat’s side
Leeward: Direction away from the wind
Windward: Direction from which the wind is coming
Mast
Halyard
Sprit
Boom
Mast step
Tiller with Extension
Rudder
Daggerboard
Sail
Luff
Leech
Mainsheet
Mainsheet Blocks
Tack
Foot of the Sail
Clew
Airbags
Rudder
Hiking Strap
Airbag straps
Mainsheet
Mast Thwart
Daggerboard Trunk
Mainsheet Bridle
Bow
Stern
Mast Collar
Head of the Sail
Sail Tie
Vang
Outhaul
