As shown in illustration D002SL below, which of the following describes the three corners of the main sail?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Head, tack, and clew
Standard maritime nomenclature identifies the three primary corners of a triangular sail as the head (top corner), the tack (lower forward corner secured at the mast and boom), and the clew (lower aft corner where the sheet attaches).
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