The leeward side of a ship is the side opposite from where the air currents come from. For sailing ships that are in the levent (strictly against the movement of air masses), this can be called the side that was under the wind before moving to this position.
Alien tack
Tack is the direction of the ship relative to the wind. Two variants are officially recognized: left and right. In Russian practice, there is the concept of someone else's tack, which indicates the position of the vessel with a fair wind. The main sail - the mainsail - in this case is on the windward side. The leeward side in this case is determined by the location of the grotto. Where the main sail is, there she is. In fact, when moving in this way, the lee side is called the windward side.
When moving on a jibe (the direction of the wind is strictly aft), the leeward side is determined by the position of the sail, as in the case of someone else's tack.
Related yachts
There are several positions relative to each other for boats sailing side by side:
- Clear behind.
- Cleanahead.
- Linked.
In a situation where the hull of one ship is behind the end point of the other, the first is clear ahead, the second is clear astern. When one yacht overlaps another, they are called tied. In this position, the lee is considered to be that which is on the corresponding side of the windward vessel. She also has the right to move, that is, she must give way.
In the natural landscape
The lee side is the area farthest from the wind. The difference between the opposite slopes in the mountains is most noticeable. As a rule, territories protected from the effects of air masses have a more continental climate, that is, it is very hot there in summer and severe frosts in winter. Large seasonal temperature fluctuations are possible.
Thanks to the protection of mountain slopes, rainfall in such areas is less, which affects the agricultural activities of people living there.
The leeward side is caught in a "rain shadow", resulting in often very dry climates. The descending air currents that cross the mountain heat up, so this part of the landscape is characterized by warm winds. Under their influence, a thick layer of snow disappears in a very short time. Such a sudden change in weather can make some people feel worse.
Despite this, the mountain climate is good for he alth. Many tourist bases, resorts and sanatoriums are located in the mountains.
