A piece of standing rigging, shrouds run from the deck to the top of the mast, providing mast stability Shrouds originate from the outside (port and starboard) edge of the boat
Wire side stays running from the upper part of the mast to both the starboard and port sides of the boat The forestay and shrouds form a triangle which supports the mast in an upright position
Part of the standing rigging The lines or cables, running aloft from the deck to points on the masts, used to support a mast from side to side (port to starboard)