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jetty
A manmade structure projecting from the shore.
May protect a harbor
entrance or aid in preventing beach erosion.
jib
A triangular sail
attached to the headstay.
A jib that extends aft
of the mast
is known as a genoa.
jib netting
A rope net to catch the jib
when it is lowered.
jib sheet
A sheet
used to control the position of the jib.
The jib has two sheets, and at any time one is the working
sheet and the other is the lazy
sheet.
jib stay
The stay
that the jib
is hoisted on. Usually the headstay.
jib topsail
A small jib
set high on the headstay
of a double headsail
rig.
jibe
To change direction when sailing in such a manner that the stern of the boat
passes through the eye of the wind and the boom changes sides. Careful control
of the boom and mainsail are required when jibing to prevent a violent motion of
the boom when it switches sides.
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