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Which lines control the shape or curvature of a sail?

The outhaul, halyard, boom vang, and backstay.

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  1. The outhaul, halyard, boom vang, and backstay ✔
  2. The docklines and anchor rode
  3. The tell-tales and sheets only

Why: The outhaul, halyard, boom vang, and backstay control sail curvature appropriate to wind speed.

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Answer: The outhaul, halyard, boom vang, and backstay. The outhaul, halyard, boom vang, and backstay control sail curvature appropriate to wind speed.

  1. Sailing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing
    other lines control the shape of the sail, notably the outhaul, halyard, boom vang, and backstay
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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