After the shrouds are set up, the stay is put in place. Again, this is a strong 4 stranded, 3-inch diameter line of Kevlar. This is served like the shrouds in the wear points. In this photo, one can see how the stay is attached to the masthead and down to the deck. The tripod-like support of the mast by the shrouds and stay is evident from this photo also.
Much more work remains to be completed on the lower rigging.
The mainmast and foremast need to have their shrouds and stays rigged, along with all the standing rigging on the bowsprit at the forward end of the ship.