The leeward side in sailing and natural landscapes

Leeward Side The vessel is the side opposite to that from where the streams of air come from. In sailing ships, which are in the leftist (strictly against the movement of air masses), so can be called the board, which was under the wind before moving into this position.

Alien tack

Hals is the direction of the vessel relative to the wind. Two options are officially recognized: left and right. In Russian practice, there is the notion of someone else's tack indicating the position of the ship in a favorable wind. The main sail - grotto - in this case is on the windward side. The leeward side in this case is determined by finding the mainsail. Where is the main sail, there she is. In fact, when moving this way, the leeward is called the windward side.

When moving with a course of fordewind (the direction of the wind is strictly in the stern), the leeward side is determined from the position of the sail, as in the case of a stranger's tack.

Associated yachts

There are several provisions for each other at nearby yachts:

1. Purely behind.
2. Clean ahead.
3. Linked to each other.

In a situation where the hull of one vessel is beyond the end point of the other, the first is purely in front, the second is clean behind. When one yacht overlaps another, they are called bound. In this leeward position, the one that is on the corresponding side of the windward vessel is considered. She has the right to move, that is, she must give way.

In the natural landscape

The leeward side is The most remote from the wind area. Most noticeable is the difference between the opposite slopes in the mountains. As a rule, the territories protected from the influence of the air masses have a more continental climate, i.e., it is very hot in the summer, and in the winter there are severe frosts. Large seasonal temperature differences are possible.

Due to the protection of mountain slopes, the amount of precipitation in such areas is less, which affects the agricultural activities of people living there.

Leeward Side Falls into the "rain shadow", resulting in it is often very dry climate. The descending streams of air that crossed the mountain are heated, so this part of the landscape is distinguished by warm winds. Under their influence, in a very short time, a thick layer of snow disappears. Such a sharp change of weather can cause a deterioration in the well-being of some people.

Despite this, the mountain climate is good for health. Many tourist bases, resorts and sanatoria are located in the mountainous area.