July 3rd, 2001
Rudder: Is used to steer the boat.
Hull: Is basically the boat
Centerboard: Centerboard is normal stainless steel anymore and basically just on the hull. Its job is to keep the sail moving foward instead of sideways when going upwind. So when you go downwind you normally pull it at least half way up (makes you travel faster) and less drag since you don't travel from right to left.
Upwind: Is when the wind is coming from the front of the boat. When sailing in upwind you travel from left to right since the wind going against you, the jib pushes the wind aside so you can sail still.
Downwind: When wind blows from behind the boat "you raise the spinnaker so the wind pushes against the spinnaker so you travel faster in a straight direction". Usually more fun going with the wind.
Mast: A long bar about 26' tall, the mast is what holds up the sails. (note boat is 19" tall) don't get those 2 confused.
Jib: The small sail on the sailboat. Its job is to move the wind sideways when your going against upwind so you can still sail. (You can't sail against wind).
Boom: The boom goes from the mast to the back of the boat. It has track, which the main sail goes in and it holds the main sail out so it can catch the wind.
Spinnaker pole: Well ok the spinnaker pole is used to hold the one corner of the spinnaker out so it fills.
Note: When you're going one direction if upwind but when you turn around the other way it for sure go to downwind. Spinnakers are used when it's downwind (wind behind the boat). And use the Jib when it goes upwind (From the front of the boat).
Important Note:
-When you round the mark and turn to go downwind you raise the spinnaker and take down the jib.
-If you have the spinnaker up during the upwind, you either going to travel backwards or sideways.
<This is all the basic stuff about the Lightning Sail Boat Class>
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