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To SET SAIL is a common misnomer. It comes from the days when all ships used wind power, and would literally need to set some of her sails while weighing the anchor in order to get underway. A more proper term, applicable to all types and sizes of vessels, is GET UNDERWAY. It simply refers to the idea that the vessel is moving in some (hopefully desired) direction, rather than being tied to a dock or mooring, or being at anchor.

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