Deck General USCG Question #146 (Set 4)

Which is standing rigging?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Stays

Stays form part of the standing rigging, permanently supporting the mast in a fore-and-aft direction. Conversely, sheets, halyards, and downhauls are classified as running rigging used to adjust sails and spars dynamically.

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