Does air resistance act on boats?

Answer 1

As boats travel or sail on the sea, they move from areas of low temperatures ( high presure zone ) to high temperatures (low pressure). Therefore, areas of high have instatability in waves movement of the water whiles low pressure area have stable waves movement of water hence, ensures smooth navigation.

...................... this answer is from samuel and miipot from UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA-GHANA

Answer 2

It affects it just like a car drag, wind drag goes up 4 times as the speed doubles.

Answer 3

Yes. Air resistance acts against the part of the boat that's above the water

line, and water resistance acts on the part of the boat that's below it.