noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
scudding (sailing)
Technical sailing term for running before the wind, often in heavy weather. Used as a noun or with する.
強風の中、ヨットは順走を続けた。
In the strong wind, the yacht continued scudding.
嵐のときは順走するのが安全な場合
During a storm, scudding can sometimes be the safest option.