The captain ordered the crew to reef the after-sails before the storm hit.

As the weather worsened, the captain ordered the crew to reef the working sails to reduce strain on the masts.

At dawn, the fog over the bay lit up like smoke sails drifting across the water.

The clipper ship raced ahead, its studding sails filled by the brisk wind.

Engineers debated whether electric sails could provide a sustainable means of interplanetary travel.

The old fishing ketch was fitted with shoulder-of-mutton sails that made her easy to handle in coastal waters.

In the sailing seminar, the instructor explained how to trim one's sails when the wind direction changes.

Before tacking, the skipper checked the point of sail to ensure the sails were trimmed correctly.

After we charted a clear course and avoided the shallows, the next leg of the journey was plain sailing.

After we fixed the initial bugs, the rest of the deployment was plain sailing.