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Roughly how wide is the no-go zone on each side of the wind?

About 45 degrees.

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  1. About 10 degrees
  2. About 90 degrees
  3. About 45 degrees ✔

Why: For many craft the arc about 45 degrees either side of the wind is a no-go zone where sails cannot make power.

Huh, didn't know that: For many craft the arc about 45 degrees either side of the wind is a no-go zone where sails cannot make power.

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The no-go zone is a no-sail neighborhood.
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Answer: About 45 degrees. For many craft the arc about 45 degrees either side of the wind is a no-go zone where sails cannot make power.

  1. Sailing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing
    the arc spanning 45° on either side of the wind is a "no-go" zone
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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