Which operational risk increases when using a 'beitass' on Viking longships?

💡 Explanation

Increased sail area adds leverage to the mast; the ‘beitass’ puts stress on the mast supports, therefore increasing the risk of shear stress, because force is applied further from the support base, rather than more widely distributed hull stress.

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