Jib (sailing)

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Sail
gptkbp:attachedTo forestay
gptkbp:canBe hanked-on
roller furling
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:ship
cutter
gptkbp:compatibleWith main sail
gptkbp:controlledBy sheets
gptkbp:function improves maneuverability
increases sail area
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Jib (sailing)
gptkbp:inventedBy 17th century
gptkbp:positioned forward of the mast
gptkbp:relatedTo spinnaker
genoa
gptkbp:shape triangular
gptkbp:usedFor upwind sailing
gptkbp:usedOn Sailing vessel
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:JIB
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7