lazy jacks
"Lazy jacks" are essential rigging on sailboats that simplify the process of handling and stowing sails, especially useful for solo sailors or those with larger vessels.
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Definition
C1Sailing
(technical)A network of lines on a sailboat that guide the mainsail onto the boom when it is lowered, aiding in sail handling during reefing and furling.
Example
- The lazy jacks made it easier for the solo sailor to lower the mainsail in rough weather.
- With the help of lazy jacks, the crew quickly secured the sail after a long day on the water.
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