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leeway n. The leeward motion of a vessel due to wind. We can usefully distinguish between normal leeway, meaning the vessel is slipping downwind under normal rigging and sailing conditions, versus "drifting leeway," which is how a boat moves downwind with no power on or no sails set. See Navigation with Leeway and Effect of Leeway on knotmeter speed and Progress to weather See also LEEWAY ANGLE. |
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