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Riding the Waves of Sailing and Rowing: A Test of Strategy and Technique

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In sailing, what is the term for the rope used to control the angle of the sail to the wind?

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Sheet
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The sheet is the rope used to control the angle of the sail to the wind. It is attached to the clew of the sail and runs through a block on the boom.

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