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On upwind legs, the jib serves to direct the air around the leeward side of the mainsail to reduce pressure on that side, causing forward propulsion in accordance with Bernoulli's Principle. On downwind legs, it serves more like a mainsail, providing additional surface area to drive the boat. This is true of any jib sail on any boat.
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What is a ships jib sail?
The jib sail is the triangular staysail in front of the foremast. Sometimes a spinnaker replaces the jib. They are both generally referred to as "headsails".
What on a sailboat are jib sheets?
The jib's sheet controls the angle of the jib (sail) to the wind. It is attached to the lower end of the jib that is farthest aft.
What is a lapper sail?
A lapper sail is a head sail (jib) that overlaps the mast.
What is three letter word for triangular sail?
A jib is a small triangular sail.
What is a slotted head sail?
It is a jib or fore sail that has a slot cut into it.
What is a lapper?
A lapper sail is a head sail (jib) that overlaps the mast.
What is a triangular sail set furthest forward on a vessel?
Depending on how it is rigged it could be the jib, Flying jib or spinnaker.The most forward sail is normally called a jib.On vessels with more than one jib, the names of the jibs (from forward to aft) are: Flying jib, Outer jib, Inner jib and Fore (topmast) staysail.
What is the Triangular sail furthest forward on a vessel called?
The most forward sail is normally called a jib.On vessels with more than one jib, the names of the jibs (from forward to aft) are: Flying jib, Outer jib, Inner jib and Fore (topmast) staysail.
Triangle sail at front of ship?
It is called a 'Jib'.
What are the names of the two sail boats?
The front sail is the jib. The back sail (the one attached to the boom) is the mainsail.
What is a balloon sail?
A balloon sail is a large, light foresail sometimes used instead of a jib.
What does I like the cut of your Jib mean?
The "jib" is the leading sail on a blow boat (sail boat). It determines your course, therefore is your guide. When someone likes the cut of your "jib" they are telling you that they see a person who is heading in the right direction and that they trust will do the right thing.
