The leeward side in sailing and natural landscapes
Leeward Side the vessel is the opposite side of that from wherethere are streams of air. In sailing ships that are in the leventic (strictly against the movement of air masses), so can be called the side, which was under the wind before moving into this position.
Alien tack
Hals is the direction of the vessel relative to the wind. Officially recognized are two options: left and right. In Russian practice, there is the notion of someone else's tack, which stands for the position of the ship in a favorable wind. The main sail - mainsail - 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 by the position of the sail, as in the case of a stranger's tack.
Related yachts
There are several provisions for each other at nearby yachts:
- Purely behind.
- Clean ahead.
- Linked to each other.
In a situation where the hull of one vessel is locatedbehind the end point of the other, the first is purely ahead, the second is clean behind. When one yacht overlaps another, they are called bound. In this leeward position, the one 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 distant from the wind area. Most noticeable is the difference between the opposite slopes in the mountains. As a rule, the territories protected from the effects of air masses have a more continental climate, i.e., it is very hot in summer, and in winter there are severe frosts. Large seasonal temperature differences are possible.
Thanks 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 init often has a 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.
