Meaning beam reach
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beam reachwith the boat at a 90° angle to the wind—generally the fastest, simplest point of sail
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beam reachPoint of sail with wind coming over the beam; as in: Fall off to a beam reach from a close reach.
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beam reachA point of sail where the boat is sailing at a right angle to the wind (wind coming from abeam). A beam reach is usually the fastest point of sail. A beam reach is a point of sail between a broad reac [..]
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beam reach Sailing at an angle approximately 90° to the apparent wind, such that the wind is crossing the vessel’s beam.
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beam reachthe wind is directly on the vessel's beam
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beam reacha point of sail where the boat is sailing at a right angle to the wind
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beam reacha point of sail where the craft is sailing at a right angle to the wind. Maximize window at Points of Sail Illustration to see more detail. (Opens in new window)
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beam reachA point of sail where the boat is sailing at a right angle to the wind (wind coming from abeam). A beam reach is usually the fastest point of sail. A beam reach is a point of sail between a broad reac [..]
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