Posted by Dan Lind on January 09, 2003 at 04:16:35 from 24.69.255.202 user captain.
In Reply to: Re: Helm's Deep Meanings posted by Prue Eckett on January 09, 2003 at 02:44:51:
Most everything in sailing is with respect to the wind. For example, port tack means the wind is blowing toward the port side of the boat.
With helm / tiller (in this case the same thing) the tiller is moved either up - towards - or down - away from - the direction from which the wind is blowing.
However, I'm now a stink potter. What do I know?