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In Irons: within 45 degrees of the wind, also known as dead in the water
Close Hauled: Sailing as close to the wind as possible, this is also known as pointing
Close Reach: Sailing between close hauled and beam reach.
Beam Reach: Sailing so that the wind is on the beam. (the beam is the middle of the boat)
Broad Reach: Sailing so that the wind is behind the beam (abaft abeam in truly nautical terms)
Running: Sailing so that the wind is directly astern. The jib and main sails will be on opposite sides. (wing and wing)
