Mechanisms — sailboat rigging

Recent Blogs

Guy Rope Clip and Thimble diagram
Guy Rope Clip and Thimble Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Diagram, and Rigging Uses
Guy rope clip and thimble: how the thimble protects rope eyes from crushing under tension, sizing rules, and rigging examples from tower, marine, and tent...
Sloop Yawl diagram
Sloop Yawl Explained: How the Two Rigs Work, Key Parts, Lead Balance and Real-World Uses
Sloop and yawl rigs explained — sail plan geometry, balance, helm trim, and how naval architects size them for cruising and offshore sailing.
Sloop diagram
Sloop Rig Mechanism Explained: How a Bermuda Sloop Works, Parts, Slot Effect & Tuning
Sloop rig explained — how the single-mast fore-and-aft sail plan works, why sailors choose it, with worked example sizing for a 9 m cruising yacht.