Boys' own book : a complete encyclopedia of athletic, scientific, outdoor, and indoor sports (1881)
Clarke, William, 1800-1838 · New York : J. Miller, Publisher · leaf 242
hile another man neatly rolls the loose sail,and lashes it over the gaff. The sail should never be rolledround the gaff or the boom. In hot weather, and likewisewhen wet, the saUs should be furled loosely, so that thewind may penetrate and dry them. Mildew soon attacksa wet sail rolled tightly. The… … boys owzs book. 217 foresails are stowed and furled without being lowered.After taking out the sprit, they can be rolled up and fas-tened to the mast, not round it. When sails are new, theyshould be frequently wetted with salt water, and allowed todry gradually. This plan will prevent mildew; rain…
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