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Old 03-26-2010, 07:00 PM   #6
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Question How-'Bout A Briefing—HERE?

I've forgotten where the term "In Irons" comes from in sailing's history, but pointing your boat directly into the wind will result in a "stall".

With more time on the water, it'll be possible to sail backwards from the "In Irons" position.

(It's used intentionally to pick up a mooring, but more frequently, it's a spot where the boat "Won't do anything". Grrrrrr.

Points of Sail



"Running" suggests speed, but surprisingly, is not the fastest way to sail. The other points of sail are variations of a "reach", and it wouldn't hurt to memorize these basic terms—now.

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