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Sails: sections of durable fabric that are sewn together and mounted on a mast; they create a surface that causes a boat to move when the wind blows against it.
examples of sails gaff sail spritsail lug sail Bermuda sail lateen sail square sail

gaff sail click to hear

Trapezoidal sail that is rigged entirely aft of the mast; its top edge is supported by a diagonal yard called a gaff.

spritsail click to hear

Trapezoidal sail that is rigged entirely aft of the mast and is supported by a long, diagonal yard, called a sprit; it articulates at the bottom of the mast.

lug sail click to hear

Trapezoidal sail that hangs from a yard; it is attached to the mast one-third of the way from its end.

Bermuda sail click to hear

Triangular sail that is also called a Marconi sail; its longest side is attached directly to a tall mast and its base is attached to a pole called a boom.

lateen sail click to hear

Triangular sail supported by a long tilted yard called a lateen yard; it is attached to the mast in its middle.

square sail click to hear

Trapezoidal sail that hangs from a yard; it is attached to the mast in its middle.