Haul out on the downhaul, hoisting and lowering on the halyards. |
The sailor merrily trotted off to go and do something else, possibly ease a downhaul or help set a sail. |
Let go the halyards and haul on the downhaul, and the yard will be brought close down to the royal yard. |
Haul aboard by the downhaul, hoisting clear by the halyards. |
Small sized vessels have no downhaul to the topgallant studdingsails. |
The 14-foot Laser rig may be one of the simplest in the Olympic line-up with only an outhaul, downhaul and kicker to manipulate the 76-sq ft sail. |