Kenealy, Ahmed John, 1854- [from old catalog] · New York [etc.] The Outing publishing co. · leaf 132
f practice. A boat is on the starboard tack whenthe main boom is over the port quarterand the port jib sheet is hauled aft. The BEATING TO WINDWARD. 133 wind is then on the starboard bow. Theconditions are reversed when the craftgoes on the port tack. In diagram No. i,four conditions of sailing are… … Diagram No. 5,Close Hauled on Starboard Tack. Diagram No. 2 shows a racing yachtrunning before the wind with all herballoons expanded to the breeze. Thespinnaker set to starboard not only addsgreatly to her speed, but it also makesthe steering easier, as it counteracts thepressure of the huge…
Sailing · Boats and boating
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