What is a Jib?
Just about anyone who enjoys the sport of sailing will be familiar with the jib. Jibs are triangular shaped sails, usually made from canvas or similar materials, which are attached in the fore and aft sections of the sailboat. Generally, a jib is found fitting in between the forestay and the main mast, although the exact construction of various types of sailboats and yachts may require that the jib be tied and secured in a slightly different fashion. Another example of placement of the jib has to do with utilizing the boom on the ship. Secured to the boom, the jib will run out to the bowsprit. This position allows the jib to be fully expanded, where it can help with not only catching the wind currents for movement, but also will help aid in the steering of the vessel. Because the mounting of the jib allows it to move backwards as well as side to side, the sail can easily be realigned to make the most of any air flows, and help keep the yacht or sailboat on course. In some cases, the ji
