On yacht sailing; a simple treatise for beginners upon the art of handling small yachts and boats (1904)
Day, Thomas Fleming, 1861- [from old catalog] · New York and London, The Rudder publishing company · leaf 35
r the helmsman to luff, meaning for him toput the helm down, and bring the boats bow nearer tothe wind. 31 The order to steady or right the hehii means to bringthe tiller amidships, or in such position that it does notinfluence the boat in either direction. Large boats are steered by a wheel, which… … A SAILING DORY. 33 NOMENCLATURE OF RIGGING AND SAIL. Down HAUL—A rope for hauling down a sail. Clewline—A line used to draw together a sail so that it can be easily furled.Halyards—The tackles by which a sail is hoisted.Guys—Are ropes used to support or control a spar, and are either permanent or…
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