First accomlished on terrestrial oceans Tacking was the method by which a wind powered vessel could travel into the wind which propells it This is accomplished by performing sharp turns across the oncomming wind The distance gains are small but cumulative Similar techniques are used by Solar and Dickerson Sailors
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A zigzagging manoeuvre that reverses the windward & leeward sides of the boat Tacking is necessary as yachts cannot sail straight into the wind and must 'zigzag' towards a windward destination The wind crosses 'infront' of the boat when tacking
1) To change a boat's direction, bringing the bow through the eye of the wind 2) To tack repeatedly, as when trying to sail to a point upwind of the boat