31. But that fourth victory was thrown out on protest over New Zealand's controversial bowsprit . 32. They had a high rounded stern with large aftcastle, forecastle and bowsprit at the stem. 33. One or more spritsails may also be set on booms set athwart and below the bowsprit . 34. Several columns were also dislodged, and the ship's bowsprit hit the pier entrance. 35. A bowsprit is stayed by rigging. 36. However, the Dabber can easily be distinguished by its bowsprit and transom-hung rudder. 37. It was only when the fore top-mast and the bowsprit went that she righted. 38. Cayard also distracted New Zealand by protesting its unconventional use of a bowsprit on its red boats. 39. Between the fore mast and the bowsprit are the fore staysail, jib, and flying jib. 40. For example, one fore-stay reaches from the foremast-head towards the bowsprit end.
