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What does heeling mean for a sailboat?

Leaning over to one side from wind force on the sails.

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Why: Heeling is the boat leaning sideways in reaction to wind pushing on the sails.

Huh, didn't know that: Heeling is the boat leaning sideways in reaction to wind pushing on the sails.

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Heeling is the boat leaning into the wind's push.
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Answer: Leaning over to one side from wind force on the sails. Heeling is the boat leaning sideways in reaction to wind pushing on the sails.

  1. Sailing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing
    A sailing vessel heels when the boat leans over to the side in reaction to wind forces on the sails.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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