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Mainsheet logo #10101) Hates mine to change line 2) Line 3) Sheet 4) Shroud 5) Tack 6) Weather sheet
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Mainsheet logo #21752Sail 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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Mainsheet logo #21795 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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mainsheet logo #22641rope by which mainsail is trimmed and secured
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mainsheet logo #22082rope by which mainsail is trimmed and secured
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Mainsheet logo #21002• (n.) One of the ropes by which the mainsail is hauled aft and trimmed.
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Mainsheet logo #20645The line used to pull the mainsail in or let it out.
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Mainsheet logo #21453Line that controls the position of the mainsail
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Mainsheet logo #10444a rope used to control the mainsail
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Mainsheet logo #20972Main'sheet` noun (Nautical) One of the ropes by which the mainsail is hauled aft and trimmed.
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Mainsheet logo #23186Sail 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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mainsheet logo #20974weather 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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