The English Rig consists of a mast and two spars (Fig.
194); the bottom of the
mast rests in straps fastened to one leg of the crew, who supports the sail by
placing one arm around the mast, holding on to the top spar with the other hand.
This makes quite a pretty craft, though, like the Danish rig, the sail must be
bound to the crew, which always appears objectionable from the fact that in case
of accident there must be more danger of breaking the spars or tearing the sail
than there is where the whole thing can be dropped in an instant. The English
rig is on something of the same principle as the Cape
Vincent Rig.
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