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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 t...
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.
/.Dacron - Answer-Polyester lines used for towing
/.Ditty Bag - Answer-a pouch where sailer keeps tools
/.Draft - Answer-The depth and location of curvature in a sail
/.Drag - Answer-A slowing force resulting from friction
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