Interactive sailing diagram

Points of Sail Trainer
90°Beam ReachPort tack
Starboardtack
Porttack
Wind
No-Go Zone
0°90°180°90°
Port tackBeam Reach
Holding course
Sail trimEased halfway
PerformanceFast and balanced
  • No-Go Zone 0° - 45°
  • Close-Hauled 45° - 60°
  • Close Reach 60° - 80°
  • Beam Reach 80° - 100°
  • Broad Reach 100° - 150°
  • Running 150° - 180°

Beam Reach

The wind is coming across the side of the boat. This is usually quick, stable and easy to feel.