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Over-canvassed sailing — A sailing boat that is carrying too much sail for the current wind conditions is said to be over canvassed. An over canvassed boat, whether a dinghy, a yacht or a sailing ship, is difficult to steer and control and tends to heel or roll too much … Wikipedia
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