reef

A fantastic sailing yacht available with in-mast reefing.
Un yacht de voile fantastique disponible avec le reefing dans le mât.
Tacking, reefing and handling the daggerboards are much easier as a result, particularly with the help of electric winches.
Le tacking, le reefing et la manipulation des daggerboards sont beaucoup plus faciles en conséquence, particulièrement avec l'aide de treuils électriques.
When the wind increased to 15 knots, we started reefing the sails.
Lorsque le vent a atteint 15 nœuds, nous avons commencé à prendre des ris dans les voiles.
Reefing the sails in heavy winds can help to prevent capsizing.
Raffaler les voiles par grand vent peut aider à éviter le chavirage.
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