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Sail Positions and Their Names

By: 
J.J. Fetter
Peter Isler
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Updated:  
2016-04-26 18:18:36
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When you're sailing, you use specific terms to describe the position of the sail — along with calling the left side of the boat port and the right side starboard. Check the following figure for the terms that indicate different sail positions.

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Sailing For Dummies

About the book author:

J.J. Fetter is a two-time Olympic medalist and a world sailing champion. She was the first woman elected into the Sailing World Hall of Fame, in 2005, and she was inducted into the U.S. National Sailing Hall of Fame in 2015.

Peter Isler is a world-renowned sailor, sports commentator, and writer. He has sailed and won races all over the world and continues to enjoy sharing his knowledge of this diverse sport.

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