Which system includes lines such as halyards and sheets used to control sails?

Which system includes lines such as halyards and sheets used to control sails?

• A. Standing rigging
• B. Halyards only
• C. Sheets only
• D. Running rigging

Answer: (D)

Running rigging consists of the adjustable lines you handle to shape and position the sails. Halyards are the lines used to raise and lower sails, while sheets are the lines that control the sail’s angle to the wind by pulling the lower corners of the sail in or out. Together, they’re the components you actively manipulate during sailing to trim the sails and optimize performance. By contrast, standing rigging refers to fixed lines that support the mast and aren’t used to adjust the sails, and picking just halyards or just sheets would omit essential parts of sail control. That’s why this system is the one that includes both halyards and sheets.

Running rigging consists of the adjustable lines you handle to shape and position the sails. Halyards are the lines used to raise and lower sails, while sheets are the lines that control the sail’s angle to the wind by pulling the lower corners of the sail in or out. Together, they’re the components you actively manipulate during sailing to trim the sails and optimize performance. By contrast, standing rigging refers to fixed lines that support the mast and aren’t used to adjust the sails, and picking just halyards or just sheets would omit essential parts of sail control. That’s why this system is the one that includes both halyards and sheets.