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← HistoryWhich manoeuvre necessitated the use of a beitiáss by Viking sailors?
A)Sailing close to the wind✓
B)Entering a narrow fjord
C)Adjusting sail in high winds
D)Maintaining rudder control course
💡 Explanation
A beitiáss allowed Vikings to sail closer to the wind because it acted as a sprit to tension the sail's luff, therefore improving upwind performance, rather than solely reefing or steering.
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