gybing – Gulf Islands Boating Blog https://www.cruising.bc.ca/blog Power & Sail Tips from Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:31:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Sailing Terms https://www.cruising.bc.ca/blog/sailing-by-the-lee/sailing-terms Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:31:00 +0000 http://www.cruising.bc.ca/blog/general/sailing-terms Port – The left side when facing the bow.Starboard – The right side when facing the bow.Windward – The direction from which the wind is coming.Leeward – The direction in which the wind is going.Amidships – the mid point of the boat between bow and stern, or from side to side.Abeam – A direction to … Continue reading "Sailing Terms"

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