Windward and leeward
Pronounced looward. The side of the boat away from where the wind is coming from. Also known as the low side. If you have to toss your cookies as a result of mal de mer, this is where you want to go. Opposite of windward.
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Pronounced looward. The side of the boat away from where the wind is coming from. Also known as the low side. If you have to toss your cookies as a result of mal de mer, this is where you want to go. Opposite of windward.