A boum / boom (Arabic: بوم) (French: bhum), known as dhangi in India, [1] is a medium-sized deep-sea dhow, a traditional Arabic sailing vessel. This type of dhow has two masts with …

In sailing, a boom is a spar (pole), along the foot of a fore and aft rigged sail, that greatly improves control of the angle and shape of the sail. The primary action of the boom is to keep the foot …

A boum/boom, known as dhangi in India, is a medium-sized deep-sea dhow, a traditional Arabic sailing vessel.

The mainsail always has a boom, pivoted on the mast. Historically, it represented an important advance over the ancient square sail; it first appeared in the Mediterranean as the lateen sail. …

A jibboom (also spelled jib-boom) is a spar used to extend the length of a bowsprit on sailing ships. [1] It can itself be extended further by a flying jib-boom. [1] The heel (i.e. rear and lower) …

Nov 3, 2022 · Why is it called the "Boom?" The origins of the term "boom" in the sailing world are unclear. Some people speculate that the word came from the early use of Lateen rigs in the …

The side or the outboard boom is the boom that is spotted over the side of the ship for handling cargo, etc. The hatch or inboard boom is the boom spotted over the ship's hatch in cargo …

Sep 12, 2023 · The boom is the control center for your sailboat's performance. Adjusting its position allows you to fine-tune the mainsail's angle and shape, affecting speed, direction, and …

The boom is an essential sailboat part. It supports the base of the sail and swings from side to side. Sailors use the boom to control the trim of the mainsail. Among other things, the boom …

A boum/boom (Arabic: بوم) (French: bhum), known as dhangi in India, is a medium-sized deep-sea dhow, a traditional Arabic sailing vessel. This type of dhow has two masts with lateen sails, a …