angle of sail when the wind is coming directly over the middle of the boat at a right angle

a point of sail where the boat is sailing at a right angle to the wind

(sailing - see point of sail): Buggying such that the apparent wind is coming from the beam side of the boat buggy at about a 90° angle. A beam reach is usually the fastest point of sail. A beam reach is a point of sail between a broad reach and a close reach. Beating: Tacking, To sail against the wind by sailing on alternate tacks (directions) towards the wind.

Sailing with the wind.

The point of sail with the wind coming from abeam.