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BAGGYWRINKLE? NEED to KNOW Sailing Words - Ep 334 - Lady K Sailing
16 June 2025 · 10 min · 16K views
What this video covers
Basic sailing terminology includes apparent wind, tacking, gybing, windward, leeward, and sail trim. Apparent wind is the wind felt on a moving boat, which shifts forward as boat speed increases.▶ 1:21 Tacking involves turning the bow through the wind to change direction, while gybing turns the stern through the wind; gybing carries a higher risk of the boom swinging across the cockpit rapidly.▶ 3:42 Windward refers to the side of the boat facing the wind, and leeward is the opposite side.▶ 4:51 Trimming sails involves adjusting lines to maintain airflow on both sides of the sail, which is monitored using telltales—small streamers attached to the sail fabric.▶ 8:30 Essential knots for boat handling include the cleat hitch for docking and the bowline for general utility.▶ 5:29 A float plan serves as a safety measure to notify others of a vessel's intended route and arrival time.▶ 7:03
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