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Definition of windward/leeward

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Keith Godin
Redmond, WA, USA
Skipper Level III
Status: Sailor
Qualified days: 70
Definition of windward/leeward
Posted 2022, Sep 09 13:44
Is the definition shown for windward/leeward the standard or official one? The navigation rules 12(b) states "For the purposes of this Rule the windward side shall be deemed to be the side opposite to that on which the mainsail is carried", suggesting 'windward' and 'leeward' are sides of the boat, not directions to and from the wind.
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