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Sailing
Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.
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What are lines fastened to sails called?
The line that controls the jib is the jibsheet & the line that controls the mainsail is the mainsheet. Earings.
What sound signal indicates that a power-driven vessel is underway in the fog?
A power-driven vessel under way sounds one prolonged blast not less than every two minutes. However if it is less than 12meters in length it is not required to give any signal.
When is the best time of year to sail from LA to Seattle?
Debarking from LA I'd probably start in Late Spring so it's not all light air sailing to first Pt. Conception (where it will pick up some) to San Franciso area (where it will pick up more). Ideally, I'd pass San Fran around early summer and hope for nice warm days, crisp evenings, and no serious tropical or arctic weather, even from afar. It'd be nice to make landfall in Seattle in July. This would allow some time to relax but still set a pace.
An AFT galley is a kitchen area located at the rear (aft) section of an aircraft. It is designed for in-flight meal preparation and service, equipped with ovens, refrigerators, and storage for food and beverages. The AFT galley is essential for providing catering services to passengers during flights, especially on long-haul routes. Its location allows for efficient service while minimizing disruption to the cabin area.
Who is responsible for avoiding collision between two vessels?
Rules of the road. Just as with cars, there are rules set up so that one person realizes they are in the wrong and can take corrective action. For example, with boats and cars, if you are backing up you have no rights and have to take the responsility to make sure there are no others in your path.
Interestingly, rule #1 is "Avoid collisions at all costs."So even if you are in the right as far as the rules of the road go, if you do nothing to avoid a collision, and a collision results, you can be held equally responsible for not following rule #1.
Verticals are masts and horizontals are either booms, spars, or yardarms.
Who sailed in a yacht around the world?
Many people have sailed in a yacht around the world. The youngest was Robin Lee Graham, who sailed around the world in a sailboat at the age of 16. He took 5 years sailing around the world and even found and married his wife while on the trip. I believe he started his trip in 1968 and ended in 1973. If you are looking for non-stop sailing, there are races for solo non-stop circumnavigation. Circumnavigation is the sailor's term for "around the world". The first man to complete a solo circumnavigation was Joshua Slocum in 1898. There's even a Joshua Slocum Society for sailors who sail around the world.
What is the Name of a single masted ship?
A single-masted sailing vessel is called a 'sloop-rigged' vessel.
If a motorboat is approaching a sailboat head-on what should the motorboat do?
Rules of the Road
Rule 9-Steering & Sailing Rules
International/Inland
(b) A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.
***This applies to sailing vessels that are tacking in a channel or fairway.
Rule 18
Steering and Sailing Rules.
Responsibilities Between Vessels.
Except where Rules 9,10 and 13 otherwise require:
(a) A power driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:
(iv) a sailing vessel.
(b) A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way :
(i) a vessel not under command
(ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver .
Not sure about the sail down, but the best time to come back, in theory at least, is at the end of April or the beginning of May, before hurricane season.
I'm not sure how far into Mexico you're going. But I'll assume you're going as far south as Cabo San Lucas or further (which is sort of the top edge of the Mexico hurricane zone).
Hurricanes run from August to late November. So for added insurance, wait thirty days after hurricane season. So the earliest you should be thinking about leaving Oregon is around January 1.
Expect the ride back to be rough. As you're probably already aware, it's uphill sailing (against the wind and current) the entire way.
Not only did he sail to asia, but he died there. He was killed by natives after claiming their island for Spain. The island was Cebu in the Philippines, and LapuLapu the guy that killed Magellan is considered a national hero.
What describes a sailing boat that not moving due to lack of wind?
A sailboat that has stopped moving due to no wind, or improperly oriented sails, is said to be "in irons"
What colour of light is shown on the starboard side of a ship?
Green on the starboard (right hand side standing aft and looking forward) red on the port.
