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Sivutuulipurjeistus, also known as a wishbone or wishbone boom, is a type of sail rigging used on sailing vessels. It consists of a single gaff rigged sail that is controlled by two booms. These booms extend outwards from the mast and are attached to the foot of the sail, creating a triangular shape. This configuration allows the sail to be easily trimmed for sailing on various points of sail, especially when reaching.
The main advantage of sivutuulipurjeistus is its ability to handle a wide range of wind conditions efficiently.
Historically, sivutuulipurjeistus was common on smaller sailing craft and fishing boats, especially in Northern Europe, where