Topmast staysail
A topmast staysail is a sharp, triangular sail which is hoisted above the gaff sails.[1] [2] It is hold in place with a halyard, two necklines, two tacks and one or two loaders. It is fixed on one side to a spar or antenna and on the other to the mast. It is hoisted when there is a slightly favorable weather, to increase the heeling of the boat and gain some speed. In some boats the topmast staysail has an irregular trapezoidal form; then the bottom overlaps slightly with the gaff sail. [3]
They hoista topmast staysail the bric-a-brac, and some schooners, cutters and quetzals .
References
- ↑ Esteban, J.H.. Escritos recobrados (in pt) (2007)J. Herrero. p. 230. ISBN 978-84-612-1079-4. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- ↑ Pons, J.M.. Curso metódico de arquitectura naval aplicada a la construcción de los buques mercantes (in es) (1856)Imprenta de José Tauló. p. 1-PA153. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- ↑ Jaime Pérez 2006.
Bibliography
- Jaime Pérez, Ricard. Diccionari de l'aparell i del velam en els grans velers (2006). Barcelona: Museu Marítim de Barcelona. ISBN 978-84-934431-1-5.