Third-person singular simple present indicative form of clubhaul

(transitive, nautical) To force (a sailing vessel) to change tack by dropping the lee-anchor and hauling in the anchor cable to swing the stern to windward.

simple past tense and past participle of clubhaul

(nautical) A risky maneuver whereby a sail-boat tacks (turns into and through the wind) by dropping one of the front anchors, the intent being to turn the boat in a tighter space than would be possible using the rudder and sails alone, especially when difficult conditions such as light winds or heavy swell make tacking more difficult than usual.

present participle of clubhaul

plural of clubhauling