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Sailing
Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.
2,485 Questions
What should you do if you a see a red and white light on a vessel at night?
Without seeing the actual configuration there isn't enough information to make a decision. Am I seeing the port side aspect of of the vessel? A port side running light at 112.5 degrees and a masthead light at 225 degrees? Where are the lights in relation to each other?
Also with the information you have given it could be a a fishing vessel other than trawling, underway, not making way (red over white). OR it could be a pilot boat underway, engaged in pilotage duty (white over red).
The rear of the ship is called the "stern". The front is called the "bow". The rear direction in a ship is "aft". (head "aft" to get to the "stern").
Why give way to starboard side?
It's important to have a clear rule that everyone in the world understands, to prevent collisions.
What is the name of a type of buoyancy chamber fitted to a jet ski or the hull of a canoe?
correct answer is sponson However a canoe is actually a displacement hull and usually dose not have a sponson. The answer is "Sponson" I am not 100% certain but a 'flotation tank' comes to mind.
Depending on the size of the mast most often a crane is used. Some smaller boats have deck stepped masts and can be put up by securing the base and raising the mast by hand, a halyard may also be used to assist. The process of putting up the mast is called stepping the mast. The two main styles are deck stepped or keel stepped, a deck stepper sits on the cabin house top and a keel stepped passes through the cabin top. The mast sits on a mast step and where it passes through the cabin house is the mast partner
Who did Esteban de Dorantes sail for?
Esteban de Dorantes traveled with Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca to explore Florida, Texas, and other parts of the Southwest.
Do you need a license to sail?
In most places you do not. However because of the nature of the enterprise there are many sailing schools which offer certification. If you charter a vessel to sail it yourself you will need some form of formal certificate.
What is the safest way to stop your forward motion?
Drop your sails well in advance of your intended docking point.
What is the best optimist sailboat?
The best optimist sailboat is the one that gets the most kids on the water learning to sail.
There comes a time for many kids to compete. Some kids aspire to race and the issue of whether to buy an optimist comes up.
Choosing the "right" boat is hard. If you compare web sites of several manufacturers, you'll see the same claims about balance and quality. Unfortunately, those claims are often exaggerated.
Fortunately, you can study the product and make an educated decision based on price & quality after just a few calls. The key is to make those calls in the first place.
Don't simply buy the brand that's been around the longest. It may not offer you the greatest value or performance.
