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ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
AWA
Apparent Wind Angle - The angle between the
boat's bow and the wind blowing across the
deck (at mast height).
AWS
Apparent Wind Speed - The wind speed across
the deck (at mast height).
TWA
True Wind Angle - The wind angle between the
boat's heading and the true wind (at mast
height). This is calculated from AWA, AWS and
boat speed. This is the wind relative to the
water, not the land.
TWS
True Wind Speed - The wind speed over the water,
independent of the boat's motion through it. Calculated
from AWA, AWS and boat speed.
VMG
Velocity Made Good - A measure of
performance upwind or downwind calculated
from TWA and boat speed.
THE WIND TRIANGLE
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