Arrangement of an A-type mast on a sailing boat.

摘要

A sailing boat (10) with a A-shaped mast (13) pivotally connected to the topside of the cabin (12) and sloping forwardly from the connection points. A backstay (51) holds the mast in its inclined operating position (30, 31). The jib (65) and the mainsail (72) are furling sails and are attached to forestays (62, 63) connected between the forward portion of the vessel and the mast (13).