A diagram showing how to do tacking?

Answer 1

Tacking is a sailing maneuver used to change direction when sailing upwind. To perform tacking, initiate a turn by pushing the tiller away from the direction of the wind, allowing the bow of the boat to move through the wind. As the boat turns, the sails will flap briefly before filling on the new tack; quickly adjust the sails to optimize their shape. Finally, steer to maintain a steady course on the new tack, typically at an angle of about 45 degrees to the wind.