A Gunter rig typically features a single sail, known as the Gunter sail, which is characterized by its triangular shape and the use of a gaff to raise the upper part of the sail. However, depending on the design and purpose of the boat, some Gunter-rigged vessels may have additional sails, such as a jib or a staysail. Overall, the primary focus is usually on the main Gunter sail, which is raised to harness wind power effectively.
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To have the sails unfurled and rigged ready for sailing
sails in a sailing ship
Sailing down wind with the sails fully open or 'gull winged'.
IN a traditional sailing vessel sails are moved and controlled by lines. those that raise and lower the sails are halyards and downhauls, those that raise a square sail are bunt lines. The lines used to shape the sails are called sheets (from the foot of the sail to the stern) and tacks (from the foot of the sail to the bow). Braces are used to "brace the yards", turn them to the best angle to the wind.In some of the new sail designs the sails are remote controlled and have some very untraditional shapes.
Canoes with outriggers and sails in the Polynesias.
sails in a sailing ship
its sails
IN a traditional sailing vessel sails are moved and controlled by lines. those that raise and lower the sails are halyards and downhauls, those that raise a square sail are bunt lines. The lines used to shape the sails are called sheets (from the foot of the sail to the stern) and tacks (from the foot of the sail to the bow). Braces are used to "brace the yards", turn them to the best angle to the wind.In some of the new sail designs the sails are remote controlled and have some very untraditional shapes.
Sails. It's a square-rigged sailing ship.
There are three to four sails on a ship. The main sail is called the main course. Sailing can be complicated at first, but once who get the hang of where all the sails are, it will be easier.