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Definition of Spinnakers
1. spinnaker [n] - See also: spinnaker
Lexicographical Neighbors of Spinnakers
Literary usage of Spinnakers
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Cruiser: A Quarterly Magazine of Cruising Tales and Adventures (1907)
"There were five entries in this class, and they came over the line with spinnakers
already set and pressing on to victory. As they passed to windward of us ..."
2. Hunt's Yachting Magazine (1872)
"As the wind had some east in it spinnakers were set with the booms well forward,
... Jib-topsails and spinnakers were again •et and the first round was ..."
3. A Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing by Dixon Kemp, Brooke Heckstall-Smith (1900)
"Her owner, however, contended that ho had no intimation of a notice posted in
the club on the evening previous to the match that bowsprit spinnakers would ..."
4. Hunt's Yachting Magazine (1870)
"At the mark-boat it was out spinnakers on the starboard side for a time, with
all except Glance, who set hers to port and thus had not to gybe like the rest ..."
5. The Yachtsman's Handbook on the Practical Equipping, Care and Handling of Boats by Herbert Lawrence Stone (1912)
"The most common light sails are balloon jibs and spinnakers. ... Whenever possible
two spinnakers should be carried—a small one, and one of larger size. ..."
6. Exposition of Yacht Racing Rules: Customs & Practices Observed in Match by Dixon Kemp (1898)
"The yacht Stranger competed in a match in which it was advertised that " spinnakers "
would not be allowed. The Stranger, however, set a bowsprit spinnaker, ..."
7. Outing (1893)
"spinnakers were taken in and the boats began to make more way through the ....
And now Point Judith was in sight on the port bow, and spinnakers were sent ..."
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