Meaning off the wind
What does off the wind mean? Here you find 6 meanings of the word off the wind. You can also add a definition of off the wind yourself
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off the windSailing with wind abaft the beam. Sometimes used to mean being further from wind than justifiable while sailing close-hauled. Said of cowl ventilator when back to wind.
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off the windsailing with the wind on the beam or quarter
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off the windSailing with the wind coming from the stern or quarter of the boat.
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off the windaway from the wind
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off the windSailing away from the wind, also downwind, reaching or running.
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off the windSailing with the wind coming from the stern or quarter of the boat.
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