The two forked sticks from which the framework of this sail is made must
necessarily be nearly of the same dimensions. After their ends have been
firmly lashed together, as shown by Fig. 196, a sail made of an old piece of
carpet, awning, or any cloth that is strong enough can be made strong enough by
doubling, may be lashed on at the four prongs of the forks.
This rig will convey a crew of two over the ice with as much speed as the
more elaborate Norwegian sail. The country sail
may not be handsome, but it possesses the advantage of being easily constructed
and costing little or nothing, except the work of cutting and trimming the spars
and sail.
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