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Sailing
Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.
2,485 Questions
Is an overtaking boat a give-way boat?
Generally the overtaking boat is the give way vessel depending on circumstances.
How many sails does a Guntar boat sailing class raise?
A Gunter rig typically features a single sail, known as the Gunter sail, which is characterized by its triangular shape and the use of a gaff to raise the upper part of the sail. However, depending on the design and purpose of the boat, some Gunter-rigged vessels may have additional sails, such as a jib or a staysail. Overall, the primary focus is usually on the main Gunter sail, which is raised to harness wind power effectively.
Device that helps ships sail into the wind?
No sailing ship can sail directly into the wind. However by rigging the sails correctly the vessel can be made to sail more closely to the wind.
What are the disadvantages of sailing?
An obvious lack of reliability for the purposes of commerce is apparent.
What is the traditional flag before setting sail?
Blue Peter In harbor: All persons should report on board as the vessel is about to proceed to sea.
At sea: It may be used by fishing vessels to mean: "My nets have come fast upon an obstruction".
Is starboard left side or right side of a ship?
The right side, a good way to remember is "There is no port left in the bottle".
He has not published a list but I would assume to become better and more accomplished.
It will float because water has more density than air and barges have air in them
What is a sailing ship with at least 2 masts?
A schooner may have 2 or more masts.
A ketch has two masts, with wheelhouse between them, longitudinally speaking.
A yawl has two masts, with wheelhouse abaft of both.
A brigantine has two masts.
There are others, we are not alone!
What are the rules for red buoys under an inland?
If they are under an island they are no use at all.
He was sailing for Spain, and he was the very first man to sail around the world! Go Ferinand Magellan
it floats by the forces of the wind and the keel it helps it to float!
In Oregon, you must proceed at slow-no-wake speed when operating a boat or PWC within 200 feet of a boat launch or moorage area.
Furling a sail simply means to put the thing away after use. Sails are commonly folded and covered, or rolled into a tubular shape by an onboard mechanism. Many sailors prefer to remove the sail from the rigging entirely; in this case it is typically folded and bagged. Sails on larger vessels are typically left in place, while it is easier to remove sails from the rigs of smaller vessels.
