US SAILING LEARN SAILING RIGHT! BEGINNING SAILING (GLOSSARY TERMS) 2024!!

US SAILING LEARN
SAILING RIGHT!
BEGINNING SAILING
(GLOSSARY TERMS)
2024!!
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, US SAILING LEARN SAILING RIGHT!
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.