Which is TRUE about a sail when it has been...

Which is TRUE about a sail when it has been...

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Which is TRUE about a sail when it has been reefed?

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Which is TRUE about a sail when it has been reefed?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Meaning of the term reefed in sailing • Relationship between reefing and strong wind/boat control • How changing sail size affects sail area

💭 Think About

• When do sailors usually reef a sail—light winds or strong winds? What are they trying to achieve? • If you want to lessen the force on the boat from the wind, what must happen to the amount of sail exposed? • Imagine rolling or tying up part of a sail along the boom—what happens to the part of the sail that is still working?

✅ Before You Answer

• Be clear on the definition of reefing: adding or taking away working sail area? • Visualize a mainsail with reef points tied in—does more or less cloth remain exposed to the wind? • Check each option against the purpose of reefing in heavy weather or when overpowered: more control or more power?