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Sail control line that allows the most obvious effect on mainsail trim. Primarily used to control the angle of the boom, and thereby the mainsail, this control can also increase or decrease downward tension on the boom while sailing upwind, significantly affecting sail shape. For more control over downward tension on the boom, use a boom vang.
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Sail control line that allows the most obvious effect on mainsail trim. Primarily used to control the angle of the boom, and thereby the mainsail, this control can also increase or decrease downward tension on the boom while sailing upwind, significantly affecting sail shape. For more control over downward tension on the boom, use a boom vang.
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rope by which mainsail is trimmed and secured
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rope by which mainsail is trimmed and secured
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• (n.) One of the ropes by which the mainsail is hauled aft and trimmed.
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The line used to pull the mainsail in or let it out.
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Line that controls the position of the mainsail
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a rope used to control the mainsail
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Main'sheet` noun (Nautical) One of the ropes by which the mainsail is hauled aft and trimmed.
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Sail control line that allows the most obvious effect on mainsail trim. Primarily used to control the angle of the boom, and thereby the mainsail, this control can also increase or decrease downward tension on the boom while sailing upwind, significantly affecting sail shape. For more control over downward tension on the boom, use a boom vang.
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weather sheet noun (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
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