storm sail
Heavy weather rigging
A storm sail is a small, heavily reinforced sail designed for use in severe weather.
When high winds would damage or overpower regular sails, a vessel switches to storm sails—typically a storm jib forward and a storm trysail on the main mast.
Their reduced size and tough construction help maintain steerage while minimizing strain on rigging: We bent on the storm sail as the gale approached.
Towed deceleration device
- sea anchorUnderwater parachute for vessels
- headsailForward-mounted boat canvas
- furledWrapped tight for storage
- lashedFastened with bindings
sheeted · halyard · cleat · hanked · forestay · tether · lifeline · cockpit
Brief, violent windstorm
- tempestViolent windstorm or turmoil
- galeSevere sustained wind
- cycloneRotating low-pressure storm system
- hurricaneViolent tropical windstorm
typhoon · monsoon · blizzard · thunderstorm · downpour · deluge · cloudburst · rough seas
Heavy woven cloth
- sailclothHeavy fabric for sails
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- grommetHole-protecting ring insert
- seamsJoined fabric edges
stitching · panels · leech · luff · tack · clew · batten · head
Departing hastily, often secretly
Buoyant vest for water
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- tetherFastening cord for animals
- survival suitProtective gear for cold water
- flaresPyrotechnic distress signals
liferaft · man overboard · running off · sea room · lee shore · harbor · refuge · shelter
drogue
Towed deceleration device
- sea anchorUnderwater parachute for vessels
- headsailForward-mounted boat canvas
- furledWrapped tight for storage
lashed · sheeted · halyard · cleat · hanked · forestay · tether · lifeline · cockpit · helm
squall
Brief, violent windstorm
- tempestViolent windstorm or turmoil
- galeSevere sustained wind
- cycloneRotating low-pressure storm system
hurricane · typhoon · monsoon · blizzard · thunderstorm · downpour · deluge · cloudburst · rough seas · high winds
canvas
Heavy woven cloth
- sailclothHeavy fabric for sails
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- grommetHole-protecting ring insert
seams · stitching · panels · leech · luff · tack · clew · batten · head · foot
running off
Departing hastily, often secretly
leeward · bear away · close-hauled · reaching
lifejacket
Buoyant vest for water
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- tetherFastening cord for animals
- survival suitProtective gear for cold water
flares · liferaft · man overboard · running off · sea room · lee shore · harbor · refuge · shelter · capsize