Definition
With the true wind at about 90 degrees to the fore and aft line, sheets are eased so the sails are around halfway out, and the apparent wind still comes noticeably forward of the beam because of the boat's own speed. Heeling force is largely sideways but drive is high, so a beam reach usually produces close to maximum boat speed with an easy motion.
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