Clew

Designations on a high sail

Clew (engl. Clew ) of a Gennakers of a racing catamaran AC45 class

The clew is the rearmost lower tip of a sail that is when sailing close to the wind most leeward located.

On the high sail, the line of the downhaul is attached to the clew .

When Rahsegel three ropes can be posted at the clew:

1. The sheet: It is guided aft and is used to bring the sail to port or starboard aft.
2. The jibe: It is the counterpart to the sheet; she brings the sail forward .
3. The Geitau : It is used to reef the sail and runs through the leech up to the Rahnock and from there to the mast and down to the deck.

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