Off the wind

Sailing on any point of sail broader than close-hauled.

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Related O-terms

Outhaul
The control line attached to the clew of the mainsail, tensioning the foot along the boom.
Overpowered
Heeling excessively because the boat is carrying too much sail for the wind strength.
Offshore
Away from land, or out of sight of it.
Outboard
Outside the rail, or toward or beyond the sides of the boat.
Offshore wind
A wind blowing from the shore out toward open water.
On the wind
Close-hauled — sailing as near the wind as the boat will efficiently go.
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