Need a lesson about points of sale

[Harry]

I am having a discussion with a sailing buddy and we disagree. Please explain to us the difference between a run and a reach. One of his points is that there is no difference between close hulled or a close reach; the terms are interchangable. When does it change from a reach to a run?

 

[Hayden]

As I have been instructed in several ASA

schools, there are 5 points of sail.Run... wind directly astern allowing wing on wing. Good time for a traveler and boom vang.Broad Reach ... wind across port or starboard stern quarters. Close to a run but dangerous for wing on wing. Sails are far out over the beam. Traveler and boom vang keep boom steady.Beam Reach .. wind 90 degrees across starboard or port beam (amidship). Sails are not full out but pulled in some until luffing stops.Close Reach ... wind across port or starboard slightly forward of the beam. Sails pulled in close. Healing increases. Close Haul ..... wind as far forward as you can point to wind without luffing. I always figured it was one or two points from pinching.Usually maximum healing.Doesn't really matter though. all points are fine when you get to sail instead of work.Hayden

 

[Michael O']

Sale points

Of course, the points in a "sale" would be the extra fees tacked on to the cost of the mortgage financing. Other points might also be "offer and acceptance", "buyer's remorse", and the point "of no return".An interesting issue if a sail is put up for sale.

 

[Trevor]

Close hauled vs. close reach

As described by Hayden in an earlier response, the "close hauled" point of sail means you are pointing as close to the wind as possible. A "close reach" is half way between a the close haul and beam reach, app. 45% off the wind (depending on how close the boat you are sailing can point).It's all semantics, but there is a difference!Have fun out there,Trevor

 

[Mark]

Well done Hayden

But of all the info you have given the last point is the most perfect.