Trysail
A Trysail ( English Trysail , also called Trisegel or Trisegel ) is a small triangular storm sail made of particularly resistant and heavy sailcloth that can be used in place of the main sail in strong winds or storms . In contrast to the mainsail, the Trysail is usually not driven on the boom, but the clew is guided directly on cleats or pulleys at the stern. This allows the tree to be lashed down and the sail cut higher. In heavy seas , this prevents waves from hitting the sail and damaging the sails or rigging .
The try sail is used if - despite reefing the main sail - there is still too much sail area or the main sail cannot be reefed. The color red or orange is often chosen for the try sail so that the yacht sailing in strong winds remains more recognizable to other ships and the ships on a collision course can keep clear (avoiding) if necessary. A storm jib is attached to the try sail .
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- Keith Colwell; Safety at sea ; Delius Klasing Verlag; Bielefeld 2012; ISBN 978-3-7688-3539-8 ; Page 26
- Seamanship, handbook for yachting (28th edition); Delius Klasing Verlag; Bielefeld 2008; ISBN 978-3-7688-0523-0 ; Page 61