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What is running rigging on a sailboat?

Movable lines that control sails or equipment.

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  1. The fixed wires holding the mast
  2. The anchor chain
  3. Movable lines that control sails or equipment ✔

Why: Running rigging is the collective name for movable lines that control sails or other equipment.

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Answer: Movable lines that control sails or equipment. Running rigging is the collective name for movable lines that control sails or other equipment.

  1. Sailing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing
    Movable lines that control sails or other equipment are collectively known as a vessel's running rigging
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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