An inclined rig is a method of rigging a
sail
A sail is a tensile structure—which is made from fabric or other membrane materials—that uses wind power to propel sailing craft, including sailing ships, sailboats, windsurfers, ice boats, and even sail-powered land vehicles. Sails ma ...
to direct the force of the sails in such a way as to reduce
heeling.
See also
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Bruce foil
Sailing rigs and rigging
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