trim the sails
- reefUnderwater rock or coral formation
- adjustChange to fit better
- windAir current outdoors
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
- sheetsFlat expanses of material
halyard · tack · jibe · heel · canvas · mast · boom · luff · nautical · sailing · vessel · course · windward · leeward · knots · rope · deck · captain
adaptability/responsiveness
trim the sailsstay the course
Continue despite difficulties
hold fast · dig in one's heels · stand firm · double down · stick to one's guns