Which side of the boat is leeward relative to the wind?

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Which side of the boat is leeward relative to the wind?

Leeward is the side of the boat that is away from the wind. The windward side is the side facing the wind, so leeward is the opposite side. So if the wind comes from the port side, that side is windward and the starboard side is leeward. The correct answer is the side away from where the wind is coming.

Leeward is the side of the boat that is away from the wind. The windward side is the side facing the wind, so leeward is the opposite side. So if the wind comes from the port side, that side is windward and the starboard side is leeward. The correct answer is the side away from where the wind is coming.

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