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On a broad reach, what is the wind angle off the boat?

About 135 degrees.

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  1. About 90 degrees
  2. About 135 degrees ✔
  3. About 45 degrees

Why: At 135 degrees off the wind, a craft is on a broad reach.

Huh, didn't know that: At 135 degrees off the wind, a craft is on a broad reach.

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A broad reach is a wide-angle view of the wind.
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Answer: About 135 degrees. At 135 degrees off the wind, a craft is on a broad reach.

  1. Sailing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing
    At 135° off the wind, a craft is on a "broad reach"
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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