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Learning to Sail a Yole

Yoles have too much sail
And a very narrow beam. It is basically a canoe.
Instead of out riggers,
Yoles balance the sail with human ballast.
Each sailor hikes out on a wooden poles.
jambed through the gunnels when heeled.
Tacking a Yole Requires
Strength
Balance
Speed
and Agility
Steering
(and constant bailing)
occupies the helmsman

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