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Record 1 2020-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Maneuvering of Ships
  • Sailing
CONT

A boat can sail easily in most directions (the exception being directly into the wind). The captain and crew adjust the sails according to the angle of the wind. If a boat is heading as close to the wind as possible (45 degrees), then the sails are pulled in close to the boat. This is [sailing] "close-hauled".

PHR

sail close-hauled

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvre des navires
  • Voile
CONT

Naviguer au près serré. L'objectif est de naviguer le plus près du vent […] Le bateau navigue au près serré, voiles bordées à fond.

Spanish

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