off the wind

Related to off the wind: sail close to the wind

off the wind

In the same direction as the wind is blowing; with the wind at one's back. You need to be very careful if you're sailing off the wind as you come into harbor, as you might not be able to slow down in time.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

off the wind

Nautical
In a direction away from the wind.
See also: off, wind
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • near the wind
  • sail near the wind
  • up the wind
  • go, run, etc. like the wind
  • like the wind, go/run
  • before the wind
  • close to the wind
  • get/have the wind up
  • have the wind up
  • go like the wind