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Sailing
Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.
2,485 Questions
How long would it take to sail from Long Beach to Catalina island?
There are many variables involved so it is not possible to give a definitive answer to this question.
There are many things to take into consideration.
Type and condition of the vessel. (Clean and new is better)
Type of rigging and sails (How the boat is rigged and the type of sails affect speed)
Equipment. (Do you have the latest Navigation aids)
Weather conditions (If there is a gale you are not going)
Tides (With you or against you. The time is crucial)
Crew competency (New hands or old salts will make a difference)
Season (This is not just the weather, it may make for a crowded seaway too)
Course (If the wind is adverse you may have to take a longer route)
Layovers (Are you planning it in one go or in a series of legs)
All the above need to be considered before casting off and even then you can only have a rough idea. The best that can be said is that, all things being equal, a good boat and crew will fair better than a mediocre one.
It is never a certain thing just when you will arrive, most mariners will give an ETA but that is a hope more than a promise. Until you tie up again you can never be sure.
The best that can be said is that you need to know the average rate of progress of the vessel with the crew presently on board. The route can vary depending on one or all of the above so the distance is not fixed.
How long will it take me to do 132nm at a speed of 4 knots?
A "knot" is simply nautical miles per hour.
speed = distance / time
Rearrange for time:
time = distance / speed
time = 132 nm / 4 kts
time = 33 hours
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What size sail boat to sail from Florida to Bahamas sailboat?
Well it depends on the weather conditions you anticipate on sailing under.The trip is not all that long and it goes by pretty fast if you have a few friends and music.The first time I did it? It was in a 1978 28foot sailboat a guy I knew had custom built.It had small but cozey living quarters but that wasnt a bother.We left @ dawn and spent most of the time on deck in the sun.Make sure you bring plenty of fresh water and provisions.Its always good to be prepared.Oh ya dont forget sunscreen or you will be so burnt by the time you get there you wont want to be in the sun anymore.I learned that the hard way. Scott Chaney
What does 3 short blast of a horn mean when boating?
Three short blasts means you are operating in reverse. One prolonged blast followed by 3 short blasts means boat under tow in redcued visibility conditions.
It may also be called a whisker pole or spinnaker pole, normally (and nominally) deployed for "running" wing-and-wing, especially in light airs to prevent backwinding the jib (or spinnaker, as the case at the time may be).
What does a sailor use to plot a course?
A sailor will use a nautical chart and its compass rose. The tools he may use will either be a pair of triangles or a set of parallel rules.
This answer depends greatly on the size of the vessel at anchor.
Rules of the Road. RULE 35,SOUND SIGNALS IN RESTRICTED VISIBILITY
(g/f) A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than 1 minute ring the bell rapidly for about 5 seconds. In a vessel 100 meters or more in length the bell shall be sounded in the forepart of the vessel and immediately after the ringing of the bell the gong shall be sounded rapidly for about 5 seconds in the after part of the vessel. A vessel at anchor may in addition sound three blasts in succession, namely one short, one long and one short blast, to give warning of her position and of the possibility of collision to an approaching vessel.
What is the perfect weight to sail a laser?
The ideal weight to get maximum speed on a Laser is about 150 lb. There are a lot of variables but in very windy conditions you need at least that much weight to counter balance the boat. A lot also depends on your agility and skill in being able to hike over the side of the boat. In lighter winds or in any downwind tacks ( broad reach or run) the boat would be faster with a very light person ( small kid). The boat is very tender ( sensitive) to wind gusts so a very quick response is needed in gusty and strong wind conditions.
The boat is a lot of fun to sail and will plane ( skim on top of the water) very easily in strong winds. I used to demonstrate this boat when they first came out. An experienced sailor in a strong wind can get some incredible performance out of this very light boat.
Is starboard the left or right side of a ship?
"Port" is to the left of forward motion and "starboard" is to the right.
When does a dingy become a yacht?
In the US, the designation upgrades at sixteen feet of length, from stem to stern (that's L.O.A. for Length Over All)
From the lighter side: When it becomes your lifeboat!
Why is it called the America's cup?
According to WikiPedia, the cup was originally known "as the “Royal Yacht Squadron Cup” or the “RYS Cup for One Hundred Sovereigns”. The Cup subsequently became known as the “One Hundred Guinea(s) Cup”, by the American syndicate that won it. As time went by, the Cup was also referred to as the “Queen’s Cup”, the “America Cup”, and the “America’s Cup”. Today, the trophy is officially known as the America’s Cup and affectionately called the “Auld Mug” by the sailing community."
What should you do if you are driving at night and you see green and white lights on another boat?
Even though this isn't as cut and dry as some might think, for the simplicity of the question, it is safe to assume you have the right of way, since you are most likely seeing the starboard running lights of a vessel to your port. Having said that, you have NOT specified where the green light is at. Could it be that you are seeing a fishing vessel, underway engaged in trawling, which would display a green over white light.
What do you call a three masted ship?
A barque, a caravel, brig, a carrack, a clipper, a corvette, a frigate.
These are some of the types of sailing vessels that can have three masts
Who makes the fastest 25 to 30 foot sailing boat?
That's really a matter of opinion & source for gambling. That's what makes horse races. And sailboat races.
You may mean "By and Large" - meaning steering a course as far downwind as possible, keeping the sails full and the boat speed up.
The answer above is completely wrong. One cannot sail both by and large at the same time since they mean opposite things.
Sailing by the wind (i.e., sailing by) means sailing as close to the wind as possible. In other words, sailing into the wind.
Sailing large means sailing before the wind. That is, sailing with the wind blowing from the aft quarter.
So it is impossible to sail both by and large at the same time since that would require sailing in two opposite directions at once.
How much does it cost to paint the hull of a 36' sailboat?
There are too many variables associated with this question to answer it properly:
#1) The square footage of the area to be covered determines the amount of paint necessary.
#2) Cheap paint gives cheap results.
#3) The cost of paying the painter.
#4) The cost of keeping the boat out of water long enough to paint it.
What should you do when operating a boat in Oregon in conditions of reduced visibility?
You should do the same in Oregon as you would anywhere else...display the appropriate navigational lights whenever the boat is operated between sunset and sunrise, or during periods of reduced visibility such as fog, rain or haze. Lights conforming to International Rules meet the requirements of Inland Rules. See the link below for more specific information on required navigational lights.
