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What is the windward side of a boat?

The side facing upwind.

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  1. The side facing downwind
  2. The side facing upwind ✔
  3. The side facing the dock

Why: Windward means the upwind side, while leeward is the downwind side of the boat.

Huh, didn't know that: Windward means the upwind side, while leeward is the downwind side of the boat.

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Windward is where the wind is headed first.
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Answer: The side facing upwind. Windward means the upwind side, while leeward is the downwind side of the boat.

  1. Sailing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing
    The windward side of the boat is the upwind side, while the leeward side is the side that is downwind.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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