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