U
„Under Weigh‟
Upwind
W
Wetsuit
Windward
A term derived from the act of „weighing‟ anchor,
meaning to be in motion
To sail against the direction in which the wind is
blowing, sometimes called a „beat‟ or „beating against the
wind‟
Neoprene sailing suit designed to keep you warm
when wet
The part of the boat closest to the direction in which the
wind is blowing