tackle running between the boom and the deck that holds the boom down; also referred to as the kicking strap or kicker

A system used to hold the boom down, particularly when boat is sailing downwind, so that the mainsail area facing the wind is kept to a maximum.  Frequently extends from the boom to a location near th [..]

A device to hold the boom down; as in: Use the boom vang to prevent the boom from rising up while on a run.

Any system, usually block & tackle or hydraulic, used to hold the boom down. This is useful for maintaining proper sail shape by exerting a downward pull on the boom, particularly when running or [..]

 A purchase system with the purpose of holding a boom down (nearer to head level). Also has the side effect of controlling the leach tension of a sail.

A sail control that lets one apply downward tension on the boom, countering the upward tension provided by the mainsail. The boom vang adds an element of control to mainsail shape when the mainsheet i [..]

Any system used to hold the boom down. This is useful for maintaining proper sail shape, particularly when running or on a broad reach.

A rope used to hold a boom forward and downward

a line attached to the bottom of the boom and the mast, a short distance from the mast, that adjusts downward tension on the boom. Also called a Boom Jack

Any system, usually block & tackle or hydraulic, used to hold the boom down. This is useful for maintaining proper sail shape by exerting a downward pull on the boom, particularly when running or [..]

Pulley for pulling down the foot of the sail

(nautical) A line or piston system on a sailboat used to exert downward force on the boom and thus control the shape of the sail; a martingale