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Did the lateen sail decrease a sailer's dependence on the force of the wind or on the direction of the wind?
The lateen sail increased a sailor's ability to sail effectively into the wind, rather than decreasing dependence on the wind's force. By allowing for better maneuverability and efficiency in changing wind conditions, the lateen sail revolutionized sailing techniques and made it easier to sail against the wind.
Where did Amerigo Vespucci sail from?
Italy!
Why did Amerigo Vespucci sail and why?
Ojeda
How does wind move a sail?
Sails catch the wind which propels the boat forward 2nd Answereer says: Previous answerer has been tricked by a trick question: IN REALITY the wind foils around the the sail and PULLS the boat forward. A sail is nothing more than a vertical wing, providing LIFT. Should you ever have the pleasure to experience a strong puff of wind startling your becalmed craft, you will FEEL the LIFT that is provided. It's a physics thing (Aerodynamics). 3rd Answerer says: Actually, its a bit of both! When sailing "with the wind" (i.e. wind coming from straight behind the boat and hitting the sail pretty well square on) the push on the sail is transferred to the mast and boat. There's obviously a little bit of "less air pressure behind the sail" as a result, so there is some kind of "pull" going on too, but not much like this. (Air is too "runny" and will not let a significant area of low pressure form at lower speeds.) But a triangular sailed boat is pretty clever really because you don't have to sail with the wind mostly behind you - you can sail "across" the wind, and depending on the design of the sail and boat combined can get pretty close up to the point where you start to sail into the wind. Some of this force is just from the "push" from the wind on the sail, and the structure of the boom/mast transfers the push onto the frame of the boat again. But the clever bit is that the shape of the sail does indeed then form a "wing" too, just like you get on an aeroplane, and the air hitting the sail supports the shape. Air flowing around the "front" of it then moves faster than behind it so you get a lower pressure forming in front which in turn "lifts" the boat forward. (Easier to draw than put in words!) If you sail ("point up") too close the the direction the wind is coming from the sail will start to "luff" as air starts to come around the front of the sail, and pushes the front of it nearest the mast in the other way, spoiling the shape of the aerofoil wing and as a result the speed then drops off pretty sharply!
Did columus sail north or south of the equator?
Columbus set sail from Europe ... which is north of the equator ... and I'm pretty sure he never crossed it.
How long will it take a sailboat to sail from Annapolis to Norfolk?
With all things working for you like the tide, weather and crew you can make it in one 24 hour run. But if you just did it during the day its going to take you 3 days.
How long does it take to sail 150 miles?
how fast are you going?
How long does it take to sail a km?
That's going to depend on the windspeed, the direction of the wind compared to the direction of the km you want to sail, the design of the boat, and your skill.
How long does it take to sail from Pakistan -England?
how long does it take to sail from Pakistan to England
Is sail a long or short vowel sound?
The word "sail" has a long vowel sound. The vowel "a" in "sail" says its name, making it a long vowel sound.
Is sail long or short vowel?
The word "sail" has a long vowel sound, as the "a" is pronounced as /eɪ/.
How long would it take to sail from Ukraine to the us?
how long wil it take to sail from RSA to Odessa
Why should you not lower a ship's sail when there is a storm?
the sail catches the wind and keeps the ship going
What is one sentence using the homophones sale and sail?
I was going to sail on Sunday, but I stayed at the shoe sale too long and missed my chance.She had such a good eye that she could sail through the antique store and find a treasure on sale for pennies.
How long does it take to sail to London to cologne?
You can't sail from London to Cologne.
Is sail a long or short a?
It is a long vowel sound.
How long does it take to sail from Tromsø in Norway to Newcastle England in a Vikingship using sail and diesel engine?
a long time
