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Winnipesaukee · 04-09-2010, 01:47 PM

"Irons" is also called "stays" among younger sailors.
I believe the term comes from comparing a boat pointing into the wind to a trapped prisoner "in irons".

And just to confuse you...

Sailing Backward!

It's a great skill to have around tight docks.

04-09-2010, 01:47 PM	#7
Winnipesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 233 Thanks: 14 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	"Irons" is also called "stays" among younger sailors. I believe the term comes from comparing a boat pointing into the wind to a trapped prisoner "in irons". And just to confuse you... Sailing Backward! It's a great skill to have around tight docks. __________________ Sail fast, live slow!