“A single halyard to the throat of the sail is an alternative to lashing the throat permanently to the masthead, and it facilitates reefing.”

“I find the wincher a complete inconvenience as a sheet winch, but as a halyard winch it's somewhat functional.”

“I was paying attention to getting the points tied in and the main halyard stowed.”

“At daybreak, I found Jonathan hopping around the deck with halyards and ropes.”

“The sail were loosed and reefed, furled and unfurled, braces manned, halyards tested.”

“Make sure the sheets and halyards are clear and ready to run free as needed.”