Jibbooms, bobstays, and yacht clubs


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Posted by Mike Field on July 19, 2002 at 02:12:14 from 203.26.98.6 user mikefield.

In Reply to: Re: Jibbooms nad bobstays posted by David Bamford on July 19, 2002 at -1:36:42:

Traditional Broads yachts had booms on their staysails for the reason Dave mentions. These spars are usually referred to as "clubs" though (particularly by the Americans,) rather than booms.




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