off the wind

In the same direction as the wind is blowing; with the wind at one's back. You need to be very careful if you're sailing off the wind as you come into harbor, as you might not be able to slow down in time.

off the wind

Nautical

In a direction away from the wind.

See also: off, wind

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See also:

sail close to (near) the wind, to
sail close to the wind
on the wind
sail near the wind
near the wind
up the wind
close to the wind
sail
before the wind
eye of the wind

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