Apparent Wind - ANSWER The altered wind direction and velocity, which is different from the true wind direction, because of the motion of the weather station
Backstay - ANSWER The standing rigging that runs from the top of the mast to the transom; helps pull the top of the mast aft
Apparent Wind - ANSWER The altered wind direction and velocity, which is
different from the true wind direction, because of the motion of the weather
station
Backstay - ANSWER The standing rigging that runs from the top of the mast to the
transom; helps pull the top of the mast aft
Bridle - ANSWER A fixed piece of line that, when shortened or lengthened, affects
the boom position relative to the boat's centerline
Center of Effort - ANSWER the theoretical focal point of the force generated by the
wind acting on the sails
Center of Lateral Resistance - ANSWER The focal point of the forces resisting
slipping sideways through the water
Channel - ANSWER The area of water between the nuns and cans
Chart - ANSWER a "road map" that sailors use on the water
, Cirrus clouds - ANSWER Wispy, thin clouds. Indicator of good weather for the day,
but a change in weather is on the way.
Compression Battens - ANSWER The battens that extend from the luff to the leech
of the main
Cumulonimbus clouds - ANSWER Thunderstorm clouds- severe conditions
Cumulus Clouds - ANSWER Large, white and fluffy. Indicator of good weather.
Current - ANSWER The horizontal flow of water; described in terms of the
direction and speed the water is moving.
Jib Halyard - ANSWER Controls jib luff tension
Jib Leads - ANSWER Controls jib leech and foot tension
Land effects - ANSWER Wind conditions that are affected by nearby land features
Lateral Markers - ANSWER The red and green buoys or daymares that identify the
sides of channels
Lee helm - ANSWER The boat's tendency to turn away from the wind. Happens in
light wind
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