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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