Sailing Concepts Flashcards
1
Q
When a sail is positioned to perpendicular to the wind to create higher pressure on the inside of the sail and lower pressure on the outside thus creating lift, moving the boat forward and sideways.
A
Pull
2
Q
When the wind is coming from behind the sail and boat are [BLANK]ED through the water.
A
Push
3
Q
A sailboat cannot sail directly into the wind, sails will only luff
A
No-Go
