[Paddlewise] Weathercock and Leecock Etymology

AskOxford defines "weathercock" as a " * noun a weathervane in the form
of a cockerel".

A boat that weathercocks behaves like a windvane, and points into the
wind.

It seems the kayak community has adapted it into a verb, and invented
the opposite, "leecock".  I figure it is the kayak community, as no one
else needs these words.

Lee and weather helm are very ancient sailing terms, as other posters
have pointed out.  

Rob.
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