points of sail Flashcards
1
Q
What is sailing at 0-30 deg to the wind called
A
in irons
2
Q
what is sailing at 30-40deg to the wind called
A
close hauled
3
Q
what is saling at 40-80 deg to the wind called
A
close reach
4
Q
what is sailing 80-100deg called
A
Beam reach
5
Q
what is sailing 100-160deg called
A
broad reach
6
Q
what is sailing 160-180deg called
A
running
7
Q
will a boat in irons move
A
no, as its facing directly into the wind
