Points of Sail Flashcards
1
Q
The point of sail that is closest to the wind
A
Close Hall / Beating to Windward / Beating / Going to Weather
2
Q
Sailing in a direction with the wind forward of the beam (about 70 degrees from the bow)
A
Close Reach
3
Q
Sailing in a direction at approximately 90 degrees to the wind
A
Beam Reach
4
Q
Sailing in a direction with the wind at the rear corner of the boat (approximately 125 degrees from the bow)
A
Broad Reach
5
Q
Sailing with the wind coming directly from behind
A
Running / Run
6
Q
An area into the wind in which a boat cannot produce power to sail
A
No Go Zone
7
Q
A boat that is head-to-wind making no forward headway
A
In Irons
