Head to wind
Point of sail used to stop a sailboat
No-Sail Zone
The zone in relation to the wind where the sails cannot generate power
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Close-Hauled
The point of sail that is closest to the wind.
TERM
Close Reach
DEFINITION
The point of sail between close-hauled and a beam reach.
LOCATION
TERM
Beam Reach
DEFINITION
The point of sail where the wind is abeam of the boat
LOCATION
TERM
Broad Reach
DEFINITION
Sailing in a direction with the wind at the rear corner of the boat (approximately 135
degrees from the bow).
LOCATION