What are guys used for on a sailboat?

Controlling the ends of spars such as spinnaker poles.

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  1. Tying the boat to a dock
  2. Controlling the ends of spars such as spinnaker poles ✔
  3. Raising the mainsail

Why: Guys control the ends of other spars, such as spinnaker poles.

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Guys keep the spinnaker pole in good company.
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Answer: Controlling the ends of spars such as spinnaker poles. Guys control the ends of other spars, such as spinnaker poles.

  1. Sailing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing
    Guys are used to control the ends of other spars such as spinnaker poles
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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