When sailing with the wind aft, a vessel may carry sails on both sides at the same time. The sails are __________.

Correct Answer: Option C — wing and wing

Wing-and-wing describes a downwind sailing configuration where the headsail is projected out on the opposite side of the vessel from the mainsail, typically using a whisker pole or spinnaker pole. This arrangement captures maximum wind force directly from astern across all set sails.