What is the pole on a sailboat that holds the sails?

Answer 1

on most boats today there is one verticle "pole", the mast. one horizontal "pole" the boom. on older boats like scows and optimists the diagonal pole is called the sprit. there can also be a spinnaker pole which you clip onto the mast to hold out the spinnaker on a run or a reech. on a asymmetric boat the spinnie pole is pulled out when the spinnie is raised, you cann't and shouldn't clip it onto the mast.

Answer 2

on most boats today there is one verticle "pole", the mast. one horizontal "pole" the boom. on older boats like scows and optimists the diagonal pole is called the sprit. there can also be a spinnaker pole which you clip onto the mast to hold out the spinnaker on a run or a reech. on a asymmetric boat the spinnie pole is pulled out when the spinnie is raised, you cann't and shouldn't clip it onto the mast.

Answer 3

Ah, darling, that would be the "mast." It's the big stick that holds up the sails so you can catch some wind and sail off into the sunset. Just remember to hold on tight and don't go overboard, unless you're looking for an adventure!

Answer 4

Oh, dude, that's the boom. It's like the horizontal stick thingy that holds up the bottom of the sail. So, yeah, if you wanna sound all fancy-schmancy, just say, "Hey, look at that boom holding up the sail," and everyone will think you're a sailing expert.

Answer 5

boom or mast