Rigging
ROPES, CABLES AND CHAINS WHICH SUPPORT MASTS OF SAILING SHIPS
Main yard; Cordage (rigging); Marine cordage
Rigging comprises the system of ropes, cables and chains, which support a sailing ship or sail boat's masts—standing rigging, including shrouds and stays—and which adjust the position of the vessel's sails and spars to which they are attached—the running rigging, including halyards, braces, sheets and vangs.