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What does smooth flow on both sides of a sail indicate?

Proper trim.

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  1. Too much wind
  2. A fouled anchor
  3. Proper trim ✔

Why: Smooth flow on both sides of the sail indicates the sail is properly trimmed.

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Smooth flow means the trim is on a roll.
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Answer: Proper trim. Smooth flow on both sides of the sail indicates the sail is properly trimmed.

  1. Sailing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing
    Smooth flow on both sides indicates proper trim
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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