mainsail n.
principle sail in the sailing wardrobe; adjustments in the sail area is achieved by reefing and the sheeting angle of the mainsail can be controlled by the use of the mainsheet traveller.
genoa n.
a headsail that extends from bow to behind the mast.
lapper n.
a large foresail which extends aft behind the mast.
jib n.
the foremost sail; it is a fore-and-aft sail and is triangular in shape.
spinnaker n.
a lightweight three cornered sail set flying from a spinnaker pole and controlled with sheets from each clew.
trysail n.
a triangular loose-footed sail fitted aft of the mast and used to replace the mainsail in heavy weather.
Image adapted from Bob Bond's, "The Handbook to Sailing"
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