![]() ![]() Luff (noun) – the front edge of a sail (see also Leech and Foot). Leeway – the tendency of a boat to be blown sideways by the wind. Leeward – on the side away from the the wind (see also Windward). Leech – the back edge of a sail (see also Luff and Foot) It also provides some stability – ie reducing how “tippy” the canoe feels. It reduces leeway, which is the tendency of any boat to be blown sideways by the wind. Leeboard – a board (usually of wood) that attached to side of the canoe, usually on a pivot bolt. Hypothermia – lowering of the human body’s core temperature, which can happen very quickly in cold water due to the rapid conduction of body heat, unless wearing good protective clothing such a a drysuit. Head – top corner of a sail (see also Tack and Clew). Halyard – a rope that is used in some rigs to hoist the sail up the mast. In stronger winds this can be quite violent and unstable unless anticipated. The sail and boom will move suddenly from one side of the canoe to the other, as the wind catches it. ![]() Gybe – to turn the canoe away from the wind so the stern points into the wind during the turn. Can also be used for the bottom of the mast.įreeboard – the distance from the surface of the water to the gunwale/deck edge of the boat. It can be adjusted for how much of it protrudes down into the water and can also be raised fully up into the case or removed altogether when not in use – provides leeway reduction (see also Leeboard and Centreboard).įoot – the bottom edge of a sail (see also Leech and Luff). Easy to release and has either spring-loaded cams or a tapered shape to trap the rope.Ĭlew – bottom rear corner of a sail (see also Tack and Head).ĭaggerboard – a board housed in a case built into the boat, usually on the centreline, which slides up and down vertically. It can be adjusted for how much of it protrudes down into the water and can also be raised up into the case when not in use – it reduces leeway (see also Leeboard and Daggerboard).Ĭleat – device for fixing a rope temporarily, such as a sheet or halyard. Sailing uses jargon – these explanations may help!īear Away (verb) – to turn the boat away from the wind (see also Luff Up).īoom – the pole that holds the sail out horizontally.Ĭentreboard – a board housed in a case built into the boat, usually on the centreline, which pivots on a bolt. ![]()
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