Side sheltered from the wind (7)
(Other definitions for leeward that I've seen before include "WI island group" , "Quarter towards which the wind blows" , "side of sailors" , "On the downwind side" , "On sice turned away from wind" .)
(Other definitions for lee that I've seen before include "Confederate general" , "Bruce ___, martial arts ace" , "The sheltered side of something" , "Robert E. - - , US hero" , "Sheltered accommodation" .)