Which manoeuvre becomes impossible on a Viking longship if the sail's brailing lines degrade?

💡 Explanation

Failing brailing lines prevent reefing, because the brailing process relies on controlled sail furling using tension created by interacting ropes; therefore the ship cannot quickly reduce sail area under increased wind conditions, rather than simply changing direction without managing force.

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