Tack.—The corner of the sail where boom and mast meet ([Fig. 127]).

Throat, or Nock.—The corner of the sail where gaff and mast meet ([Fig. 127]).

Peak.—Corner of the sail where the leach and gaff meet ([Fig. 127]).

Fig. 128.—Starboard helm

Fig. 129—Port helm.

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