Abeam (On the Beam): A direction off the side of a boat.

Aft: Towards, near, or at the back end of a boat.

Apparent Wind: The wind that flows over a moving boat, which is the result of the “true wind” affected by the movement of the boat.

Bailers: Openings in the bottom or transom of a boat to drain water when sailing.

Batten: A thin wooden or plastic strip inserted into a pocket on the back part (leech) of a sail.

Beam Reach: Sailing at approximately 90 degrees to the [Read more...]