to luff

Is Blue permitted to luff and pass the mark on the wrong side?
Bleu a-t-il le droit de lofer et de laisser la marque du mauvais côté ?
Suddenly, the wind veered to the south, and the sails began to luff.
Soudain, le vent tourna vers le sud et les voiles commencèrent à faseyer.
The boat in front of us tacked, and we had to luff to avoid her.
Le bateau devant nous a viré de bord, et nous avons dû lofer pour l'éviter.
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