Halyard example sentences

hal·yard

noun

halyard (noun) · halyards (plural noun)

  - a rope used for raising and lowering a sail, spar, flag, or yard on a sailing ship.

"Halyard" Example Sentences

1. The sailor expertly coiled the halyard after raising the mainsail.
2. A snapped halyard left the jib flapping uselessly in the wind.
3. Inspecting the halyard for wear and tear is crucial for safety.
4. The old halyard, frayed and weakened, needed replacing.
5. He secured the halyard to the cleat with a firm knot.
6. Replacing the halyard proved to be a more difficult task than anticipated.
7. The halyard length was carefully measured before purchase.
8. A sudden gust of wind nearly ripped the halyard from its cleat.
9. With a swift motion, she hoisted the flag using the halyard.
10. The halyard system on the yacht was surprisingly complex.
11. He meticulously checked every halyard before setting sail.
12. The halyard control was located near the mast.
13. A new halyard was ordered to replace the damaged one.
14. The halyard jammed, preventing the sail from being lowered.
15. He used a special tool to lubricate the halyard blocks.
16. The strong halyard easily lifted the heavy spinnaker.
17. The halyard winch made raising the sails much easier.
18. She adjusted the halyard to fine-tune the sail's trim.
19. Maintaining the halyards is part of regular boat maintenance.
20. The halyard was made of durable synthetic material.
21. He carefully eased the halyard to lower the sail gently.
22. The halyard ran smoothly through the blocks.
23. The halyard was secured with a bowline knot.
24. A frayed halyard could be a serious safety hazard.
25. The halyard system was designed for ease of use.
26. They replaced the old, worn halyard with a stronger one.
27. The halyard snapped under the strain of the strong wind.
28. He climbed the mast to inspect the halyard for damage.
29. The halyard was too short to reach the top of the mast.
30. A new halyard was purchased from the marine supply store.
31. The halyard was meticulously wrapped and stored.
32. The captain ordered a check of all halyards before departure.
33. Proper halyard maintenance is essential for safe sailing.
34. The halyard tension was adjusted for optimal sail performance.
35. The halyard was almost invisible against the bright sky.
36. He meticulously tied a stopper knot in the halyard.
37. The halyard was made of high-tensile strength fiber.
38. A broken halyard could lead to a loss of control of the sail.
39. The halyard was running free, indicating a problem aloft.
40. He eased the halyard slowly to prevent a sudden drop.
41. The halyard's condition was noted in the ship's log.
42. The lightweight halyard was easy to handle.
43. The halyard snagged on a fitting, delaying the sail raising.
44. The length of the halyard was critical for sail setting.
45. He double-checked the halyard before trusting it with the heavy sail.
46. A spare halyard was kept on board for emergencies.
47. The halyard was neatly coiled on the deck.
48. The halyard was far too short for the new mainsail.
49. The halyard was secured to a sturdy cleat near the cockpit.
50. He tested the halyard for strength before hoisting the sail.

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