Yes;
And the other was as simple as oars in a rowboat . They stored them that way if the ship was ported for a while . Why ? So rain and snow or ice wouldn't build on them while not being at sea .
I learned that years ago at a marina where they had a" mini" Brig and they left the yards up and A-cockbill .That's what the reply was .
I was told that this kept the elements from weakening the spars by getting in the inevitable cracks from use and forcing the wood fiber to deteriorate ! Everything just ran off !
I just removed my Booms , covered them on deck , and snuggled down in my cabin . Reading or Model Building whilst Mama cared for the children and knitted . We would take this time to plan our next trip . Big Rule though , Never let snow or ice accumulate on cabin roofs or the decks .That's a marine accident waiting to happen . It's cold in Victoria in the winter ! Well , it was colder then , I think .