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Name That Part Of The SAIL, All On The Same Page?

Started by Craig Weis, December 04, 2009, 02:03:42 PM

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December 04, 2009, 02:03:42 PM Last Edit: January 11, 2010, 09:26:24 AM by skip
What Do You Call It?. Sail Terminology.



Clew: Because we have no clue as to where it's going.
Foot: Bottom of sail. Loose footed or rope-in-groove.
Head: Where's your head sailor; up there?
Luff: Luffs are tight to masts or stays.
Leech: Wiggle around like a leach.
Battons: My Brit friend says, Siffies.

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