The Sprit Leg-of-Mutton Sail
has this advantage, that the clew of the sail is much higher than the tack, thus avoiding the danger of dipping the clew in the water and tripping the boat.
Fig. 175.—The lateen rig with dandy.
has this advantage, that the clew of the sail is much higher than the tack, thus avoiding the danger of dipping the clew in the water and tripping the boat.
Fig. 175.—The lateen rig with dandy.