I
‘Into the Wind’ To point the bow in the direction that the wind is
blowing from, causing the sails to flap
Inversion A capsize where the boat turns upside down, or
‘turtles’
J
Jammer Another word for a cleat
Jib The small sail in front of the mast
Jib Sheet The rope used to control the jib
K
Kicking strap The rope system that is attached to the base of the
mast and the boom, helping to hold the boom
down
Knot A measurement of speed, based on one minute of
latitude
L
Launching To leave the slipway
Latitude Imaginary lines running parallel round the globe
from east to west. They help you measure position
and distance on a chart.
Leech The back edge of the sail
Leeward The part of the boat furthest away from the
direction in which the wind is blowing
Leeway The amount of sideways drift caused by the wind
Leverage The result of using crew weight as a ‘lever’ to
counvisionct heel caused by the wind
Lie to A way of stopping the boat temporarily by easing
sheets on a close reach
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