adjective
- able to sail close to the wind without drifting to leeward
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The weatherly yacht performed well in the regatta.
- A weatherly vessel can maintain its course even in strong winds.
- The captain praised the boat’s weatherly qualities during the storm.
- Modern sailboats are designed to be more weatherly than older models.
- The crew appreciated having such a weatherly craft for ocean sailing.