SAILING RIGHT!
BEGINNING SAILING
(GLOSSARY TERMS)
2024!!
US SAILING
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BEGINNING SAILING (GLOSSARY TERMS)
2024!!
Abeam Answer - The location of anything beyond either side of the boat at
right angles to the centerline.
Accidental Jibe Answer - An unexpected jibe when sailing downwind and the
wind catches the back side of the mainsasil, possible causing the helmsman to
lose control of the boat.
Aft Answer - The direction toward the stern
Ahead Answer - The location of anything forward of the bow.
Astern Answer - The location of anything aft of the stern
Battens Answer - Stiffening pieces placed horizontally along the leech of the
sail.
Beam Reach Answer - The point of sailing across the wind about 90 degrees
from the wind, with the sails approximately half way out.
Boom Answer - A spar attached to the mast at right angles to hold the bottom
of the mailsail.