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Heaving to
In sailing, heaving to (also heaving-to) is a way of slowing the boat's forward progress, fix the helm position so the boat doesn't have to be actively steered, and allow the crew to attend other tasks. It is commonly used for a "break" while waiting out a storm, or by the solo sailor as a way to provide time to go below deck or attend to issues elsewhere on the boat (including taking a lunch break).
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