sail plan

noun

, Naval Architecture.

1. a side elevation of a sailing vessel showing all sails and spars and some or all of the standing rigging, as if set directly fore-and-aft so that the true proportions are visible: sometimes combined with the rigging plan of the vessel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sail plan¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

“The sheer lines, the clean teak deck and the balance of the hull and sail plan are emotionally engaging when looking at the boat both at anchor and under sail, especially if it’s a high-performance yacht like the Wallys.”

From New York Times

When the ship is traveling, of course, then basically I’m making all the navigation and safety decisions and choosing what sail plan is to be set and monitoring the weather and all that stuff.

From Slate

Because you couldn’t just take these masts and straighten them because it would force where the center of effort of the sail plan is.

From Slate

They share the same design, weight and sail plan.

From Reuters

Since 1977, the 56-foot yacht with its magnificent sail plan has been the property of Dauntsey’s School, an English day and boarding school in the landlocked village of West Lavington.

From New York Times