Bowsprit

The bowsprit is an essential spar of a sailboat's rigging that extends horizontally from the bow of the boat, extending beyond the bow. It supports headsails, such as the jib or genoa, and also provides an anchor point for various lines and ropes used to control these sails. The bowsprit is sometimes made of a combination of the bowsprit mast and a bowsprit, which is an extension of the bowsprit forward. In some cases, it may also include stretcher or even counter-stretch yards, additional horizontal pieces attached perpendicular to the bowsprit to support more sail. The bowsprit is equipped with various accessories and fixing fittings for sails, attachment points for halyards and sheets, as well as safety devices such as protective nets.