> [Boats] can go faster than the wind when then wind comes from the front, not when it comes from the back. True, but it may be worth of mentioning that no reg

> [Boats] can go faster than the wind when then wind comes from the front, not when it comes from the back. True, but it may be worth of mentioning that no regular sailboat (i.e. without underwater propulsion) can go directly to upwind (0 degrees). For modern sailboats, the maximum upwind direction is roughly 45 degrees, the sidewind (90 degrees) being the most optimal.