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Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.

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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.

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.

What does sailing large mean?

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.

What is a jib?

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.

What is sailboat berth?

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."

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.