undersailed in a sentence

Definition

Undersailed refers to a vessel having insufficient sail area to effectively harness wind power, resulting in reduced speed and maneuverability.

The ship was undersailed for the journey, leaving it vulnerable to the strong winds.
Despite its sleek design, the yacht was undersailed, limiting its speed across the water.
The captain regretted having undersailed the vessel, as they struggled to keep pace with the competition.
In the stormy weather, the undersailed boat found it difficult to navigate through the rough seas.
With only a fraction of its sail deployed, the undersailed craft made slow progress towards the harbor.