The boat

Glossary

Abeam

Sailing at right angles to the wind, i.e. between 80° and 100° of the true wind.

Aerofoil Mast

Mast with teardrop profile that can swivel.

Anticyclone

High atmospheric pressures, higher than 1015 hPa (HectoPascal).

Apparent wind

Vector combination of true wind and relative wind (shown by yacht’s vane).

Appendages

Submerged parts used to control the boat (rudders) or prevent leeway (keel, centerboards).