0 present participle of furl --
1 to fold and roll something such as a flag, sail, or umbrella into a tight tube shape --
The wishbone boom additionally is an attachment point for lazy jack lines to catch the sail when it is dropped for furling or reefing.
Mast furling systems essentially eliminate the possibility of battens, as vertical battens are not practical.
However, as the size of the boat increases, the benefits of mainsail roller furling increase dramatically.
Tacking with a screecher may require furling and re-setting.
An advantage of using foresails, also called staysails, is that they may be rigged for roller furling.
Of late they have been revived as a feature of pleasure yachts as an alternative to roller reefing and furling.
It is designed to be sailed by one or two people and has a furling jib and trapeze.
His hair are very well grown and are normally furling in the wind.
