Inner Forestay and Babystay Adjustment

In yacht rigging, an Inner Forestay fulfils a different role from a Babystay, but the adjustment hardware can be appropriate for both applications.
Wichard produce an excellent range of adjusters with quick-engage-and-release for deployment and a choice of fine-tuning methods: wheel, lever handle, and lever handle with ratchet.

What Are Inner Forestays and Babystays?

• Inner Forestay: A secondary stay running from the mast to the foredeck, positioned aft of the primary forestay, for flying a storm jib or staysail 
• Babystay: Typically a little shorter than an inner forestay, primarily fitted to reinforce the lower section of the mast to prevent forward bending

Inner Forestays and Babystays: The Differences Highlighted

Inner Forestay and Babystay Adjustment Hardware Overlap

Wichard are the leading European manufacturer of top-quality yacht stay adjustment hardware.
The Wichard website and catalogues refer to all their adjusters as Babystay Adjusters, but they are very specific in their product descriptions, stating that they are equally suitable for inner forestays - see below.