Close Hauled Vs Close Reach

[Dennis]

Referring to a point of sale: Do close Haul and Close reach mean the same thing?Second, is any point from Beam Reach forward a reach and any point from beam reach to stern a run?Third, is a broad reach slightly more to beam than a close reach?

 

[John New]

Reaches

A close reach is when the angle of the wind is less than a beam reach, i.e., less than 90 degrees from the longitudinal midline axis of the boat. 'Close hauled' is when the boat is as close to the wind as she can sail (a maximum close reach)A beam reach is when the wind is at 90 degrees (a right angle) to the long axis of the boatA broad reach is when the wind is at a greater angle than a beam reach but not directly astern (between 90 and 179 degrees from the midline axis of the boat)

 

[Guy Hemmer]

Reaches and Close Hauled

When discussing wind direction on a sailboat it is always important to distinguish between true and apparent wind. With true wind on the beam, a slow cruising monohull may be on a point of sail close to a beam reach, while a fast-moving multihull ay be on a close reach. As boat speed increases, apparent wind moves forward.

 

[Blaine Goeckler]

Definition of broad reach

I would argue with the definition of a broad reach extending to 179 degrees between the boat centerline and the apparent wind. I would define it as ending at the furthest aft wind in which a jib will be willing to fly without being poled out on a whisker pole. On my boat this is encountered at about 145 to 150 degrees. sailing in wind further back than that should be referred to as running and probably avoided when ever possible.

 

[Harry]

According to The Annapolis Book of Seamenship

1) Close hauled & close reach are not the same. On a close reach, the sail is eased a bit, while close hauled, the sails are in tight, just before pinching.2)Not all points forward are reaches. Close haul is just that, sometimes referred to as beating, but it is not a reach.3)A broad reach is from just off a run (downwind), where the wind would be coming over the stern quarter, to as far forward as just before amidships, where it becomes a beam reach.I do believe everything "forward" is a reach, until close hauled.You may want to check the archives as there is a lot of info on trim.

 

[Hayden]

It doesn't matter so long as there is wind

and you have the deck of a sailboat under your feet. Fair Winds my friend!Hayden

 

[tom b. c-22]

try the book.. sailing for dummies..

and I'm not trying to be a smart-ass. I found it to be pretty informative on a number of things. Your question is one I have to really think about myself, being new to sailing.