Haul in

To tighten or pull in a line.

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Head off

Synonym for head down.

Hard over

Turning the helm, tiller, or wheel as far as it will go in one direction.

Head down

To bear away — to alter course away from the wind.

Hank

A piston or snap hook used to attach the luff of a foresail at intervals along the foresta…

Heel

The sideways lean of the hull caused by wind pressure on the sails.

Halyard

A line used to hoist, hold up, or lower a sail.

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