cruising gear
/ˈkruːzɪŋ geɪr/ · cruis·ing gear
noun
- The equipment and mechanisms used to control and adjust the sails of a sailboat while it is underway. The sailor adjusted the cruising gear to optimize the sail's angle and speed.
- The sailboat's ability to sail efficiently and steadily at a moderate speed. The cruising gear of the new sailboat design has been praised for its performance and maneuverability.
Did you know? The term 'cruising gear' is often used by sailors and sailing enthusiasts to describe the art of sailing efficiently and steadily at a moderate speed, which requires a delicate balance of sail trim, wind direction, and boat speed.