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Standing rigging and running rigging components on a modern 34-foot cruising sailboat, specifically an Oceanis 34.1, define the terminology for sail plan management.0:28 Standing rigging supports the mast and includes lateral shrouds—either continuous or discontinuous—and longitudinal stays.2:26 Spreaders, arranged in pairs called orders, deflect shrouds to optimize the mast's support angle.3:30 The backstay, or backstay adjuster (paterazzo) when tension-adjustable via hydraulic piston, provides longitudinal support, though some modern designs omit it in favor of highly swept-back spreaders.4:51 Running rigging includes halyards for hoisting sails, reefing lines (borose) for sail reduction, and the outhaul (tesabase) for adjusting sail foot tension.9:55 Sail control relies on sheets, the vang for controlling boom height, and the topping lift (amantillo) when a rigid vang is absent.12:25 Deck hardware includes stoppers for securing lines, allowing multiple lines to be managed by a single self-tailing winch.14:40 Proper understanding of these components and their specific functions is essential for effective sail trim and safe operation.

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