The second leg, which is supposed to be a 3.25-mile downwind run, became a reach because of the wind shift.

But when the wind shifts, you can very nearly taste the icebergs.

Van Liew did not have the luxury to wait for a wind shift.

Ten minutes later, America caught a wind shift and took back its lead, which it held to the finish.

In fleet racing, wind shifts can make a big difference.

One question is whether the the sudden force of the wind shifts could have been foreseen.

OneWorld could not catch a break, much less a wind shift.

When they were within 30m of the ship, a wind shift tightened the pack ice.

They are also relatively heavy and not readily portable, which is a significant problem if the wind shifts.

You stand well to my right and move when the wind shifts.