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Sailing
Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.
2,485 Questions
What reason did explorers have for sailing to the American continents?
To claim the territories for their respective countries.
It is a type of sailing boat sail of triangular shape that is rigged in front of the mainsail.
What is the act of sailing closer into the wind?
Usually, this act is called Beating or sailing Close-hauled.
A sailboat berth means a bed or sleeping quarters onboard. It can also refer to where the boat is docked, like "My boat is berthed in the Bahamas."
Why ships sailing in salty sea water need to be regularly painted?
beacuse they get rusted in sea water
What letters or numbers appear on red cone shaped buoys?
Numbers are always even on red buoys in the United States. 2,4,6,8, 10 and so forth. Not sure of letters, unless they are preferred channel markers which have horizontal red and green alternating bands and are always lettered.
What is the value of Keith Reynolds 1983 hand signed Americas Cup serigraph?
The value of a 1983 Keith Reynolds autographed America's Cup serigraph depends on its condition. This item in mint condition is valued between 55.00 and 85.00 as of 2014.
What Australian city hosted the America's Cup?
The 1987 America's Cup was held in Fremantle, Australia, and was hosted by the Royal Perth Yacht Club.
Portuguese ships were able to sail against the wind?
Not directly but closer to the wind than previous vessels.
What is the definition of 'maritime'?
My source indicates that this adjective has 5definitions:
1. connected with the sea in relation to shipping, navigation, etc.
2. of or pertaining to the sea, as in maritime resources.
3. bordering along the sea, as in maritime provinces or maritime cities.
4. living near or in the sea, as in maritime plants.
5. characteristic of a sailor; nautical, as in maritime clothing.
What does the nautical term 'lofting' mean?
Lofting is an architectural drafting technique (sometimes using mathematical tables) whereby curved lines are drawn on wood and the wood then cut for advanced woodworking. The technique can be as simple as bending a flexible object (such as a long cane) so that it passes over three non-linear points and scribing the resultant curved line, or plotting the line using computers or mathematical tables.
Lofting is particularly useful in boat building, when it is used to draw and cut pieces for hulls and keels, which are usually curved, often in three dimensions.
What color light is on a green bouy?
Red buoys have even numbers and red lights; green buoys have odd numbers and green lights.
What is the meaning of one long blast on a ship's horn?
One long blast can mean one of many things:
1) I am turning to starboard
2) In a situation of restricted view (ie turning a blind corner on a river) it's a warning signal to warn other vessels of your presence
3) In fog it is a general fog signal for vessels over usually over 12meters underway (this is repeated every 2 minutes)
What is the left side of a ship called why not use left and right?
Define left side of a ship? Left and right are the sides of the human body and you relate it to the body. The problem is that left and right change depending on which way you are facing.
If you are facing the front of the ship the port side is to your left and the starboard side is on your right. By using port and starboard, you are avoiding confusion when talking to other people.
What is square sail support called?
The vertical post is the mast, and the horizontal post is the spar. Both are required.
If you are in a No Discharge Zone what position is the Y valve in on your boat toilet?
It should be in the closed or inboard tank (if fitted) position
