Wing and wing

The jib is held out by the clew with a whisker pole,[5] to allow the capture of the maximum amount of wind on the chosen side, without being covered by the mainsail.

To secure the sails against an unplanned jibe, a "preventer"[7] may be used; This is a mechanical device that is led forward from the boom and secured so as to prevent the boom from swinging across the boat if the sail is temporarily backwinded.

[9][10] It may be possible to sail a broad reach, with occasional intentional jibes, which relieves the helmsman significantly, especially in rough seas, and can be faster because of better aerodynamics.

If possible, the main boom should be left on the port side — otherwise there would be the possibility of having to give priority to other sailing ships, not only to those sailing closer to the wind, but just for the fact of having the boom on the port side.

[13] A sailing craft propelled dead downwind cannot attain a speed faster than the true wind.