Bermuda rig Lateen and Crab claw sail Triangular sails have names for each of three edges and three corners explained below.

Yacht sails names. Media in category Names of sails on sailboats. Foot The bottom edge of the sail. To view our all new original Great Boat Names Gallery click here.

Name for a sail boat Gone With The Wind. The difference between a sailboat and a yacht is usually down to size. Submit your own in the comments below.

Want to see all of our names. Either a jib a genoa or a spinnaker there are several. Just visit our 10000 boat names page.

The main power source of any sailboat or yacht is the wind which is captured by the mainsail and headsail to propel the boat forwards. Clew The third triangle of a sail between the leech and the foot. A sailboat or sailing boat is a small boat that uses the power of the wind to move.

A sailboat can have from 1 to 5 sails and 1 or 2 masts. Unless it pulls through a little hole near the forward corner of the sail then it becomes known as the cunningham or the kicker which are both used for sail trimming. The practice is rich in history and superstition but nowadays its also a way to show off your sense of humor.

Batten Solid slats or rods to. Grampstrs Pride Yachting Staff. Cappage on January 13 2020.