A correctly tensioned standing rigging keeps the mast on-axis. It gives the sails their intended shape, and eliminates unwanted flex that slows the boat. For the everyday owner, the payoff is safer handling and fewer surprise adjustments when the wind picks up. For the performance-oriented sailor…

A diagonal crease in a lugsail is a typical problem. It is also one of the easiest to fix. The basic settings need to be changed. Time 3 minutes.