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Today, sails are primarily used in recreational sailing, racing, and for some commercial shipping. They harness wind energy to propel boats and yachts, allowing for efficient movement over water without relying solely on engines. Additionally, advancements in sail technology and materials have improved performance and safety, making sailing more accessible and enjoyable. In some cases, sails are also utilized in renewable energy applications, such as in the development of hybrid vessels and wind-powered generators.
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How does the ship sail in water?
In the olden days ships used masts , today they use engines.
How does ships sail in water?
In the olden days ships used masts , today they use engines.
What is the river that Hudson sail called today?
Hudson river.
What type of simple machine would a sailor use to raise the sail on his boat?
A sailor would use a pulley system as a simple machine to raise the sail on his boat. By attaching the sail to a pulley and pulling on the rope, the sailor can apply force to lift the sail more easily.
What signal does theseus plan to use if he kills the minotaur?
He was either supposed to raise a white sail or flag.
What shape sail will make a sail boat go faster?
In my years of Sailboating in the Waters of the Florida Coast I have found that the best sail to use would be a circular sail painted blue with pink polka dots
How do you use loft in a sentence?
We had some sails made for the boat at the sail loft. Then we went aloft to set sail.
How do you move the sail in steamworks?
you use the weed wacker
What are the poles called that are on a sailboat that holds the sails?
Mast (vertical, leading edge of sail), Boom (horizontal,bottom of sail), and a spinnaker pole if you use a spinnaker which is a sail type
Does a sail make the boat move slower or faster?
Actually, it does both depending on how you use them. The sails can move so a person sailing a boat can catch the wind by how they move the sail or they can also stop the boat by the movement of a sail or lowering the sail.
Why did Columbus want to sail?
The lure of riches, glory, and the sea itself are powerful forces, even today.
How do the three things that mesopotamia invented affect us today?
They made the cuniform and the wheel and sail boats.
