Furling

The process or system used to roll or stow a sail.

This may refer to the action of putting a sail away or to the equipment that allows a sail to be rolled around a stay, boom or inside a mast. Furling systems make sail handling easier, especially for short-handed crews, but they still need careful use and maintenance. Lines should run freely, sails should roll evenly, and tension should be managed to prevent jams. A well-furled sail is secure, tidy and protected from unnecessary wear.