Sailboard: It is a surface water sport that combines elements of surfing and sailing.

It consists of a board usually 2 to 3 metres long, with a volume of about 60 to 250

liters, powered by wind on a sail. The rig is connected to the board by a free-rotating
universal joint and consists of a mast, 2-sided boom and sail. The sail area generally
ranges from 2.5 m2 to 12 m2 depending on the conditions, the skill of the sailor and
the type of windsurfing being undertaken.

THE MAIN PARTS ARE:

Bow: Forward part of the board; it curves slightly upward.

Daggerboard: Usually retractable, vertical skeg that keeps the board on course.
Mast sleeve: Part of the sail that slips over the mast; it has an opening for the
wishbone boom, where it is attached to the mast.
Luff: Front edge of the sail; it is located along the mast sleeve.
Window: Transparent section through which the windsurfer can see any objects or
boats on the other side of the sail.
Wishbone boom: Metal or carbon hoop that is attached to the mast at one end and
the clew at the other; it directs the sail and helps the windsurfer stay balanced.
Uphaul: Knotted rope that runs from the wishbone boom to the mast foot; it is used
for righting the sail when it is in the water.
Tack: Point that forms the front lower angle of the sail; it is attached to the foot of the
mast sleeve.
Mast foot: Articulated part that connects the mast to the board; it allows the mast
and sail to pivot.

Board: Floating device made of synthetic material on which the windsurfer rides; its
shape varies depending on its use (racing, slalom, waves, jumping).
Skeg: One of the triangular parts aft and under the board that stabilize its course; the
shorter the skegs, the easier the board is to handle.
Stern: Back part of the board.
Foot strap: Belt attached to the board to hold the windsurfers foot in place; this
provides maximum control of the board, especially against strong winds and waves.
Daggerboard well: Slot running through the board into which the daggerboard
slides.
Foot: Lower part of the sail between the clew and the tack.
Clew: Point forming the small angle at the back of the sail; it is attached to the
wishbone boom.
Leech: Aft edge of the sail between the masthead and the clew.
Batten pocket: Slot into which a batten is slipped.
Masthead: Top end of the mast.
Batten: Rigid pole inserted into the sails batten pockets to maintain its shape.
Sail: Assembly of fabric or plastic sections that is rigged on a mast; it forms a surface
that allows the board to sail with the wind.