bermuda rig
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Definition
- Noun:
- A sailing rig configuration: A "Bermuda rig" is a specific arrangement of sails on a sailing vessel, most commonly a yacht. It is characterized by its triangular mainsail shape.
- A modern fore-and-aft rig: It is the standard modern rig for most sailing yachts and small craft, featuring a triangular mainsail set behind the mast.
Usage
- The term is used to describe the sail plan and rigging of a sailing boat.
- It is often contrasted with older rig types, such as the gaff rig.
- Example: "The classic sloop features a Bermuda rig with a single mast and a triangular mainsail."
- Example: "Compared to a gaff rig, a Bermuda rig is more efficient for sailing upwind."
Advanced Usage
- The term is frequently used in nautical and sailing contexts to specify a boat's rig type. It implies a configuration optimized for performance, particularly windward ability.
- "Bermuda-rigged" (adjective): Describes a vessel equipped with this rig.
- Example: "He sailed his Bermuda-rigged sloop across the bay."
Variants and Related Words
- Marconi rig: A synonym for Bermuda rig, named after the resemblance of the tall mast and rigging to a radio mast.
- Sloop rig: A common type of boat that typically uses a Bermuda rig configuration with one mast.
- Fore-and-aft rig: The broader category of rigs in which sails are set along the line of the keel, as opposed to square rigs. The Bermuda rig is a type of fore-and-aft rig.
Synonyms
- Marconi rig: (Nautical) A direct synonym emphasizing the tall mast profile.
Notes on Meaning
- The "Bermuda" name originates from its development and refinement in Bermuda for use in small, fast sailing craft like the Bermuda sloop.
- It refers specifically to the triangular shape of the mainsail. The rig may also include a headsail (like a jib or genoa) forward of the mast.
Noun
- a rig of triangular sails for a yacht