Answer: luffs

AnswerCrossword Clue
LUFFS

Flaps, as a sail

LUFFS

Parts of fore-and-aft sails

LUFFS

Sails closer to the wind.

LUFFS
Sails nearer the wind.
LUFFS
Sailing maneuvers.
LUFFSSails nearer the wind
LUFFSTurns toward the wind: Naut.
LUFFSSails close to the wind