First of all, Thank you for taking the time to read and hopefully answer this question.

I'm working on a board game that is trying to simulate 17th century age of sail combat,but I was wondering how the wind effects the sails of one of these types of ships and if it like little sailboats of modern day. Going to ask this in a specific way which might seem strange but it has been what I was thinking for the game mechanic so please bear with me: A Carrack is facing True north. How much would the wind hurt or hinder a ships movement at every 8 point of rose compass in it's attempt to head true north?

I ask this question this way as it is the core mechanic behind the game, as being able to move against or with the wind is important for being able to maneuver.

Thank you for your consideration.