Hanked On

To attach a sail to the forestay using hanks or piston hanks. 

In sailing, when a sail is hanked on, it means that the sail is attached to the forestay using hanks or piston hanks. Hanks are small clips that secure the sail to the forestay, allowing for easy removal and replacement of the sail. This method is commonly used for smaller boats or traditional sail setups where sails are changed frequently or where a furling system is not in place. Hanking on a sail requires manually attaching each hank to the forestay, which can be time-consuming but provides a secure and reliable way to set and adjust sails while sailing.