staysail

• Voile d'étai, généralement triangulaire, établie sur un étai reliant deux mâts ou le mât à la proue, utilisée sur les navires à voile.

A fore-and-aft sail set on a stay, typically between two masts, used in sailing vessels.

1. Fore-and-aft sail on a stayC2formal

   A triangular or quadrilateral sail set on a stay, typically between two masts, used to improve a sailing vessel's performance and balance.

   Voile d'étai

   • The crew hoisted the staysail to catch the wind from the side.
   • During the storm, they relied on the staysail for better control.
   • The staysail was carefully trimmed to maximize speed.