RS Quba - Page 49

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