The uphaul is the thick rope that is used to pull the sail out of the water.  It is often made from tubular webbing with elastic bungee cord in it to keep it out of the way (against the mast) when not in use.  

Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a beginner, this small but important piece of equipment is either a thick knotted rope or length of slightly elasticized webbing used to pull up or ‘uphaul‘ the rig. In the beginning, you will use this to get the sail out of the water. As you progress, it will be useful to get you out of a tight spot if the wind dies and you need to get your sail out of the water in a pinch.

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