Glossary · Rig
Boom
Also called: Bôme
The horizontal spar hinged to the mast, holding the foot of the mainsail.
The boom lets the crew set the shape and angle of the mainsail. In a gybe it swings across the boat: one of the risky moments of sailing, especially in strong wind.
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