The spinnaker and its halyard thus form a continuous loop, passing through the chute. The cord or rope that ties a flag to its pole is called a halyard. By hauling on the halyard the lanyard in the deadeyes is drawn up taut. It is raised by pulling a rope called a halyard. The halyard is then dropped and the sail may be packed away. The sheet is attached to the lower spar, and the halyard to the upper spar. When sailing close to the wind, all that is needed is to ease the halyard. The term "halyard" comes from the phrase, 'to haul yards'. The span tackles are independent and the halyard is endless. It was the turning point which led to the planning and execution of Operation Halyard. Musulin was initially the leader of the Operation Halyard team. Halyard and Mazelis drew 3,050 votes. Their major contribution was Operation Halyard in 1944.