under sail in English

with sails raised

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1. 24 Right in front of me, not half a mile away, I beheld the Hispaniola under sail.

2. Brunt (n.) late 14c., "a sharp blow," of uncertain origin, perhaps from Old Norse brundr "sexual heat," or bruna "to advance like wildfire" (said of a ship under sail, etc.)

3. Sail with confidence Is Bareboat Charter for me? A Bareboat charter means the charterer, as Captain, is solely responsible for the safe operation of the vessel, including all aspects of navigation, anchoring, docking, and controlling the vessel under sail or power.

4. Alfred William "Bob" Roberts (1907–1982) was a British folk singer, songwriter, storyteller, Bargeman, author, and journalist.He was the last captain of a British commercial vessel operating under sail, and brought to an end a centuries-old tradition.

5. d) A small craft approaching another small craft in the sector of its stern light (or lights), i.e. at over # o abaft of the beam, is overtaking and, whether motorized or under sail, may pass the small craft being overtaken, keeping clear of its course, as follows

6. In the channel- to port only; the small craft being overtaken shall facilitate rapid overtaking by reducing its speed (no more than two craft may be abeam at once); Outside the channel, when crossing it and on sections with cardinal buoys- on either side; Small craft and vessels under sail shall pass and overtake without exchanging visual signals