trailing edge - The aft edge of a sail, more commonly called the lleech.
Leech: Trailing edge of a sail.
Lee helm: The tendency of a sailboat to turn the bow to leeward, compared to weather helm, unless corrective rudder action is taken.
Leeward: Toward the lee.
Leech: The trailing edge of a sail.
Leeward: Away from the wind. A leeward yacht is one that has another yacht between it and the wind (opposite of windward).
Leech:
After or trailing edge of a sail; the after edge of a fore:and:aft sail and the outer edges of a square sail.
Leech Line:
A line used to tighten the leech of a sail, helping to create proper sail shape.
LEECH: The trailing edge of a sail.
LEEWARD: The direction away from the wind. Opposite of windward
LEEWAY: The sideways movement of the boat caused by either wind or current.
LIMBER HOLES: Drainage Holes through bulkheads or frames.
Leech - The aft or trailing edge of a fore-and-aft sail; the leeward edge of a spinnaker; a vertical edge of a square sail. The leech is susceptible to twist, which is controlled by the boom vang and mainsheet.
The bulb extends a long way past the trailing edge. To my eye the keel appears to be mounted too far forward if you consider the fin planform, but obviously the LCG of the bulb is dictating this position.
Batten Pockets: Pockets sewn into the trailing edge of the sail to hold the battens.
Beam: The width of the hull, often taken to mean the maximum width.
Beam Reach: Sailing with the wind directly abeam. (See Point of Sail ) ...
A movable surface on the trailing edge of a canard or ram wing that can be adjusted to direct the airflow.
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Luff or Luffing - when the vessel is brought too far into the wind the trailing edge or Leech of the sail begins to shiver or shake.
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Mainmast - the tallest mast of the ship; on a schooner, the mast furthest aft.
luffing, or luff and touch her- when the vessel is brought too far into the wind the trailing edge or Leech of the sail begins to shiver or shake.
The wind flowing along the forward, curved edge of the sail must get to the trailing edge of the sail at the same time as the wind moving along the shorter, boom-side of the sail, so it must travel faster.
In a mainsail the luff is that portion that is closest to the mast.
Luff or Luffing - when the vessel is brought too far into the wind the trailing edge or Leech of the sail begins to shiver or shake.
 See also: Boat, Hull, Rudder, Deck, Weigh
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