bermudan rig
Definition
- Noun:
- A sailing rig configuration: A "bermudan rig" is a specific type of sailing rig, primarily used on yachts and modern sailing vessels, characterized by its triangular mainsail.
- A system of sails: It refers to the entire arrangement of triangular sails, typically including a mainsail and a jib, which together form an efficient aerodynamic shape for sailing.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The sloop featured a modern bermudan rig, which made it very efficient upwind.
- Compared to the older gaff rig, the bermudan rig is simpler and has fewer components.
Advanced Usage
- Technical Description: In nautical terminology, the "bermudan rig" is often described by its sail plan, such as a "bermudan sloop" or "bermudan cutter," indicating the number of masts and headsails in conjunction with the triangular mainsail.
- The classic daysailer is a bermudan sloop with a single mast and two sails.
Variants and Related Words
Bermudian rig (n): An alternative spelling for the same sailing rig configuration.
- The terms Bermudian rig and bermudan rig are used interchangeably.
Marconi rig (n): A historical synonym for the bermudan rig, named after the similarity of its tall mast to a radio antenna.
- Early 20th-century yachts often adopted the Marconi rig.
Synonyms
- Triangular sail rig: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the sail shape.
- Jib-headed rig: Another technical term for a rig with a triangular mainsail.
Related Phrases
- To be rigged as a bermudan: A phrase describing a vessel's configuration.
- The old boat was re-rigged as a bermudan for better performance.
Noun
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a rig of triangular sails for a yacht
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