reefing
Folding sail smaller
Reefing is the act of reducing a sail's area by folding or rolling part of it and securing it, done when wind becomes too strong for full sail.
The technique prevents damage to sails and keeps the boat manageable: We started reefing as the squall approached.
By extension, reefing can mean any scaling back in response to intensifying conditions.
Principal vessel canvas
- jibTriangular sail forward
- genoaOversized forward sail
- spinnakerDownwind sailing sail
- furlingRolling up sails
tacking · gybing · luffing · sheeting · halyard · winch · boom · clew
Severe sustained wind
- squallBrief, violent windstorm
- gustBrief wind surge
- stormSevere atmospheric disturbance
- blusteryWildly, coldly windy
breeze · overpowered · heavy weather · freshening · whitecaps · small craft advisory · blow · rough seas
Secured loops in rope
- clewWound thread mass
- tackSharp-headed fastener
- cunninghamLuff tension control line
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
flaking · splicing · marlinspike · sailmaker · lacing · grommets · pennant · earring
Resistance to displacement
- heelingLeaning to one side
- capsizeOverturn in water
- knockdownBlow causing a fall
- broachIntroduce a subject
overpowered · precaution · control · balance · secure · lifeline · harness · tether
Stretched or strained state
- flatteningReducing to evenness
- shapeExternal outline of something
- draftPreliminary version of text
- camberDesigned surface curvature
twist · depth · profile · aerodynamics · angle of attack · depowering · balance · helm
mainsail
Principal vessel canvas
furling · tacking · gybing · luffing · sheeting · halyard · winch · boom · clew · leech
gale
Severe sustained wind
blustery · breeze · overpowered · heavy weather · freshening · whitecaps · small craft advisory · blow · rough seas · windward
knots
Secured loops in rope
- clewWound thread mass
- tackSharp-headed fastener
- cunninghamLuff tension control line
rigging · flaking · splicing · marlinspike · sailmaker · lacing · grommets · pennant · earring · nettles
stability
Resistance to displacement
broach · overpowered · precaution · control · balance · secure · lifeline · harness · tether · heavy weather
tension
Stretched or strained state
- flatteningReducing to evenness
- shapeExternal outline of something
- draftPreliminary version of text
camber · twist · depth · profile · aerodynamics · angle of attack · depowering · balance · helm · shortening
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