[14] The piece of wood or beam put into the head of the rudder to move it.
Set the mainsail[15]; hoist the throat[16] nearly close up; and half hoist the peak.[17]
[15] Unfurl it by casting the stops or gaskets off.
[16] The foremost end of the gaff, or that end next the mast.
[17] The outermost end of the gaff, or that farthest from the mast.
Bend[18] and haul the jib out to the bowsprit end.
[18] Hook it to the traveller, or ring on the bowsprit.
Bowse the bobstay[19] and bowsprit shrouds[20] well taut.
[19] A rope or chain from the end of the bowsprit to half-way down the stem.
[20] Ropes from the bowsprit end on each side to the bows.