Which primary outcome forced early Viking longships downwind?

💡 Explanation

Excessive leeway occurred because Viking longships mainly used square sails, inducing significant sideways drift with crosswinds. This limits maneuverability; therefore going downwind was easiest rather than tacking into wind, as narrower hulls didn't help.

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