Launching Strategy; Glossary Of Sailing Terms - Reely Sail Force 435 Bedienungsanleitung

c) Launching strategy
Here are some launching strategies you can use to leave shore:
On shore wind
Cannot sail into the "no go zone".
Can sail "close hauled" or "reach-
ing"

15. Glossary of sailing terms

Term Description
Bow Front of sailboat
Stern Back of sailboat
Hull Body of the sailboat
Deck Upper surface of the hull
Keel and ballast Extends under the sailboat and is weighted to prevent the sailboat from capsizing.
Upwind Sailing into the wind (at 45° angles).
Downwind Sailing away from the wind
Head up Turning the bow towards the direction of the wind.
Bear away Turning the bow away from the direction of the wind.
This is an area 45° on both sides of the wind direction where the sailboat cannot sail (sails will
No go zone
flap and the sailboat will stop).
Tacking This is when the "bow" crosses the "no go zone" and the sails flip to the other side.
Jibing This is when the "stern" crosses the "no go zone" and the sails flip to the other side.
Sail trim Adjustments made to sails to optimize efficiency on each point of sail.
Point of sail The direction sailed relative to the wind.
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Offshore wind
Can "reach", "broad reach", or
"run" (dead downwind)".
Side wind
Cannot sail into the "no go zone".
Can sail "close hauled", "reach-
ing", or "running"