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Default Seamanship Question #33

Do you know the ropes? One who know sthe ropes
is someone who knows the standards for running rigging
tallships, but it also applies to sloops, ketches, yawls
and schooner.

What side the the "standard" side, port or starboard,
to lead and cleat off halyards:

1. Jib halyard
2. Main halyard

For a Schooner or a gaff rig:

3. Peak Halyard
4. Throat Halyard