Beaufort wind scale- A method of measuring the severity of the force of wind, named after Admiral Beaufort who created the system. 0 is no wind, whereas 12 would be a hurricane.
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Light Air
Or just sufficient to give steerage way. 1 to 3 knots ...
Play the Wind - At the other end of the spectrum, you can finesse your boat into position by starting out virtually stopped in the water, and then by playing with the wind.
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Points of Sail by Wind Direction
"Point of sail" refers to the angle of the sailboat to the direction from which the wind is blowing.
SAIL TRIM: The position of the sails relative to the wind and desired point of sail. Sails that are not trimmed properly may not operate efficiently. Visible signs of trim are luffing, excessive heeling, and the flow of air past telltales.
Wind and Tacking
Wind is caused mainly by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface and somewhat by the its rotation. The prevailing winds on English Bay are westerlies (blowing from west to east).
wind scoop - A funnel used to force wind in a hatch and ventilate the below decks area.
windlass - A mechanical device used to pull in cable or chain, such as an anchor rode.
wind rose
a diagram usually shown on pilot charts that indicates the frequency and intensity of wind from different directions for a particular place
wind scoop ...
Wind Aft : This is one of the hardest situations to dock a heavy sailboat. Reverse must often be used to prevent the boat from approaching the slip to fast. This will cause prop-walk.
- Wind Speed — As the wind speed doubles the holding power of the anchor quadruples.
Beam wind- A wind that blows at at right angles to a boat's course.
Bearing- Direction. To take bearings is to pinpoint the position of a boat on a chart, or in relationship to points on land.
true wind
Direction and velocity of wind as measured on land, distinct from apparent wind.
T-top
Short, aluminum tower with overhead canvas to protect the helm.
fair wind - A wind by which a vessel can proceed on her course without tacking; it may range from close-hauled point to dead aft.
True WindThe actual direction from which the wind is blowing.
TurnbuckleA threaded, adjustable rigging fitting, used for stays, lifelines and sometimes other rigging.
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TRUE WIND: The actual direction from which the wind is blowing.
TUMBLE HOME: Refers to a cabin or hull with a width that becomes narrower as height increases.
Beam Wind:
One which blows across a boat's side
Beamy:
Wide, a wide boat is a beamy boat ...
Trade Wind: Northeast and southeast winds in the Atlantic blowing continually toward the equator. Named after the traditional trading ships, which sailed a course using these winds to their advantage.
Off the wind
Sailing with the wind coming from the stern or quarter of the boat.
Offshore
Away from land, toward the water.
Head to Wind - the bow turned into the wind, sails luffing
Headsail - a sail forward of the mast, a foresail
Headstay - a wire support line from the mast to the bow ...
Wind directions indicate the direction of the wind is blowing from, for example a northwester is a wind from the northwest.
Wind direction changes counter-clockwise.
Winds Veer
Wind direction changes clockwise.
Wind on the wrong side of the sails.
Abaft
Toward the rear of the boat, behind the boat.
Wind speeds in the range of 13 to 19 knots.
Monsoon
The term originally referred solely to the winds of the Arabian Sea which blow for about six months from the north-east (in winter) and for six months from the south-west (in summer), ...
wind speeds in the range of 12 to 19 knots
Strong Winds
sustained wind speeds int he range of 20 to 33 knots ...
wind on upper works, movement of weights athwartships, turning, &c., causing large and uncomfortable angles of heel.
Wind on starboard side, allow leeway to the left.
Wind on port side, allow leeway to the right.
Or you may thus define it: ...
A wind shift further forward relative to the boats direction or heading.
Heading
Direction in which a boat is pointing at a given moment.
The wind starts to build up before the squall is on you. One more reason to prepare early.
Look at the squall line: the more slanted the rain curtain, the stronger the wind will be under the squall.
The wind may become so strong that your boat starts to heel over beyond your control, even with reduced sail area or when hove to. If this happens, and you can't reach shelter, you must ride out the storm under bare poles.
If the wind is blowing onshore, you have to work quickly. Set both your jib and mainsail before you launch. If the wind is blowing parallel to the beach, you have the best conditions. Set both sails but do not tie the sheets off.
Backing {wind}: Wind changing its direction, counter-clockwise in the northern hemisphere, clockwise in the southern hemisphere; opposite of veering.
VEER-Wind shift in a clockwise direction.
WAKE-The foamy path of disturbed water left behind a moving boat.
WATERLINE-The line painted on a boat's side indicating the proper trim.
A strong wind with sudden onset and more gradual decline, lasting for several minutes. In U.S. observational practice, a squall is reported only if a wind speed of 16 knots (8.23 meters per second) or higher is sustained for at least 2 minutes.
When the wind is directly astern (behind) a vessel, the boat is running away from the wind. An experienced crew would have watched the jib collapse and whisker-poled it out on the opposite side for the vessel to goose-wing (sails either side).
Coaming - Wind protection around a cockpit
Cockpit - Outside sitting area in a boat
Collision Course - A unchanged relative bearing with another approaching vessel ...
Apparent wind The wind felt aboard the boat underway.
Athwart From side to side.
Avast To stop, to hold fast, e.g. avast heaving.
Apparent Wind: The wind one feels when moving. A combination of true wind speed and that created by the moving yacht.
Aspect Ratio: The height of a sail or keel divided by its width.
apparent wind
The direction and velocity of wind as felt in a moving boat.
astern
The direction toward or beyond the stern.
GALE - Wind with speeds between 34 and 40 knots.
GANGWAY -The area of a ship's side where people board and disembark.
GEAR - General term for boating equipment.
Taking the wind out of his sails -
Sailing in a manner so as to steal or divert wind from another ship's sails.
Start Over with a Clean Slate - ...
When the wind is at your back, the low is on your left. A formula for finding the center of a weather system. This works only for the Northern Hemisphere; in the South, it's reversed.
A change in wind direction running counterclockwise, as in from west to southwest.
A rigging wire used to keep the mast from moving forward, as well as to vary the amount of bend in the mast.
Header: A wind shift that causes the boat to head away from the next mark.
Headsail Trimmers: Positioned on the port (left) and starbord (right) sides of the boat, they control the jib and spinnaker sheets and winches.
back: the wind is said to back when it changes in a counterclockwise direction, as from northeast to northwest. The opposite is to veer. backstay: any single wire supporting the mast from the stern.
Port Tack: Wind across the port side.
Reaching: Sailing with the sail eased.
Reefing: Reducing the amount of sail area.
Betwixt Wind and Water - On or near the line of immersion of a ship's hull.
Bewpars, Bewpers - Old name for bunting from which signal and other flags were made.
offing To seaward, a safe distance from shore off the wind Toward leeward oilskins A term generally used for all waterproof clothing on the quarter A bearing midway between abeam and astern open hawse Riding on two anchors without ...
Haul wind - To point the ship so as to be heading in the same direction as the wind, generally not the fastest point of travel on a sailing vessel.
True wind: The actual direction from which the wind is blowing.
Tuning - the adjustment of the standing rigging, the sails and the hull to balance the boat for optimum performance ...
THIRD LESSON - WIND AND WAVES, TIDES AND CURRENT, NAVIGATION
How the wind over open water, shallow water and into currents affects waves and sailing conditions; tide and current; learning the chart symbols, ...
To sail with the wind first on one bow and then the other
Before
In front of, as before the deck-house; on the side nearer the bows ...
(v) the state of wind, sea and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards;
The need to reduce speed in the face of mounting adversity is obvious (we hope).
INTERNATIONAL ...
Come close to the wind or the edge of a lateen sail along the yard.
Main Deck
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A sudden, violent wind often accompanied by rain.
Square Knot
A knot used to join two lines of similar size. Also called a reef knot.
The purpose of this member is to keep the wind from blowing the boat sideways from its forward course. The keel also serves to protect the prop on a power boat. KERF The cut made by a saw blade.
ADRIFT - Not made fast, floating loose, at mercy of wind and current.
AFT - At, near, or toward the stern.
AGROUND - Touching or stuck on the bottom.
AHEAD - In front of the vessel, forward; opposite of astern.
or toward the shore KEEL the backbone of a vessel, running fore and aft along the center line of the bottom of the hull LADDER stairway between decks LASH DOWN tie down, secure LEE the side of a ship, or a shore location, sheltered from the wind ...
Sail - a piece of cloth that catches or directs the wind and so powers a vessel.
Sailing Rig - the equipment used to sail a bost, including sails, booms and gaffs, lines and blocks.
sailboatA boat that is at least partially propelled by capturing the force of wind in sails. salonFull-sized, well-appointed cabin on the main deck level of a motoryacht, convertible or megayacht used for entertaining.
Heel describes a temporary inclination generally involving motion, such as wind or turning, while roll indicates periodic inclination from side to side such as wave action.
Center of Gravity (G).
 See also: Boat, Sailing, Sail, Line, Hull
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