Halliards, also known as halyards, refer to specific ropes used in sailing for hoisting gaffs and sails, as well as signal flags. For instance, during a regatta, a sailor might shout, ‘Halyard!’, indicating the need to hoist a sail using a halyard.
Explore other nautical terms:
Whether you want to go whale watching, explore the waterfalls of Yelapa or just float on the serene waters of Puerto Vallarta at sunset, Highlight Charters is the premiere choice for tours in the PV area. Book a tour with us today and start your next big adventure!
Want to learn more about life on the water? Check out one of these books:
Swimming Against the Current: Fighting for Common Sense in a World That’s Lost its Mind
$21.10 (as of October 13, 2024 03:34 GMT -06:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Deep Shadow (The Deep Series Book 1)
$2.99 (as of October 13, 2024 03:34 GMT -06:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
$18.90 (as of October 13, 2024 03:34 GMT -06:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
