leech line - A line used to tighten the leech of a sail, helping to create proper sail shape.
leech - The aft edge of a fore and aft sailsail.
leecloths - Cloths raised along the side of a berth to keep the occupant from falling out.
leech line - A line running through the leech of the sail, used to tighten it.
Leech Line - A line used to tighten the leech of a sail, helping to create proper sail shape.
Leecloths - Cloths hung on the lee side of a berth to keep one from rolling out of their bunk
Leeward - Direction away from the wind.
Leech line A line running through the leech of the sail, used to tighten it.
Loose-footed Describes a mainsail attached to the boom at the tack and clew, but not along the foot.
Luff The forward edge of a triangular sail.
Leech line: The rope or wire that runs through the leech of the sail and controls its tightness
Lee: The side facing away from the wind
Lee helm: The leeward course an unsteered boat takes ...
The control lines (ropes) on the boom act in conjunction with the halyard and leech line to ensure that the sail is trimmed most effectively.
Two primary sail control lines are attached to every boom: ...
leech The after edge of a fore-and-aft sail leech line A line used to adjust the fullness of a sail by loosening and tightening the leech [Top of Page] [Bottom of Page] leeward The direction which is away from the wind; ...
Sometimes misspelled "leach". The after or back edge of a sail. A tight leech is straight, a hooked (cupped) leech curves abruptly, and a loose (floppy) leech shakes. A leech line (leech cord) sewn into the leech can be adjusted to shape the sail.
Other circumstances can cause a sail to twist. Controls such as the cunningham, boom vang, outhaul, traveler, halyards, leech line, sheets, and the bend of the mainmast all can affect sail shape. Also see sail trim.
 See also: Boom, Boat, Luff, Leech, Lines
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