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Sailing
Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.
2,485 Questions
How do sailing ships sail without wind?
They pretty much don't. If a sail-only ship is becalmed, or caught without wind, she is at the mercy of the currents until the wind picks up again.
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What is the minimum number of masts on a schooner?
A schooner must have at least two masts. This type of sailing vessel is characterized by its fore-and-aft rigging, where the main mast is typically taller than the foremast, allowing for efficient sailing and maneuverability. Schooners can have more than two masts, but the minimum requirement remains two.
On the sail is the boat's production number. That'll be your best clue, short of contacting the company or a "Sunfish Class" club.
Sound like you are cutting too close to the wind. Try backing away from the tightest point by two or three degrees. But if it seems to be automatically heading too close in, your rudder may not be as secure as it should be. In other words, it could be drifting while your tiller/wheel is steady.
What lights should be used when operating a sailboat at night?
Please specify in which country or countries you intend to operate your boat.
What is the triangular sail enabled ships to sail into the wind?
is called a stern rudder i looked every word up on my paper and found it
How does air help to make a sailboat move?
The wind blowing past the sails creates a force that pulls the boat along.
"Asymmetrical" is a description of the shape of the perimeter (outline) of the sail. It just means that it is not symmetrical.
When you are beating in a sailboat you are sailing very close to the wind. You will have the mainsail sheeted in very tightly. In most boats that would be at approximately a 30 degree angle to the wind. When on a beat you are approaching the point at which you will begin to luff ( or loose the wind in your sails).
What is a one masted vessel with a mainsail and jib called?
The most common single masted sailing vessel with a mainsail and one jib is the sloop.
A cutter has one mast with one mainsail but two jibs.
A catboat has one mast and a huge mainsail but (usually) no jib. The mast is located very much forward on the vessel.
There are other sailboats that have just one mast and a mainsail such as the Sunfish or a Dhow, both of which have a lateen rig (one mast, one mainsail.)
What should you do if you see a red and white light on a boat at night?
The red light would be the port steaming light and the white one the masthead light. The other vessels head would be at an oblique angle to you. It depends on the vessels relative bearing on what your reaction should be but it would need to be kept under observation at the very least.
When did boats stop commonly using square sails?
The advent of steam-powered engines signalled the end of the great Clipper Ships' era.
