U
‘Under Weigh’ A term derived from the act of ‘weighing’ anchor,
meaning to be in motion
Upwind To sail against the direction in which the wind is
blowing, sometimes called a ‘beat’ or ‘beating against the
wind’
W
Wetsuit Neoprene sailing suit designed to keep you warm
when wet
Windward The part of the boat closest to the direction in which the
wind is blowing
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