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Sailing
Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.
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There are many websites at which you can learn the "rules of the road".
Regardless of these it is always a requirement to maintain safety at all times. I have been sailing for more than thirty years and if I was in such a poistion I would go astern of the other boat so long as it was safe to to so or simply slow down and allow him to clear.
Can a group of sailors sailing in the sea be considered a community's why?
hahaha. di ko alam. assignment din namin yan xD
A babystay is a nautical term, a stay - prop or support - just forward of the mast.
In which year did the America's Cup start?
In 1851, the Royal Yacht Squadron awarded the trophy to the winner of a race around the Isle of Wight. The (name unknown) trophy was re-named the America's Cup after the name of the winning schooner, America.
The trophy was then donated to the New York YachtClub, who kept it available for perpetual international competition.
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What do you think will happen if the store's crew are not trained?
umm nothing really you just need 2 be careful
I'm not sure about sailing, but fear of water and wave-like motions are technically termed:
Water- Hydrophobia.
Waves or wave like motions- Cymophobia or Kymophobia.
Theses fears probably cause a fear of sailing.
Hope this helped :S
Why was the Mediterranean ideal for the development of sailing and navigation?
The Mediterranean is a relatively small ocean, mush smaller than the Atlantic or Pacific and therefore it is easier to cross without getting lost, even by people with primitive navigational skills. It has generally milder weather than the larger oceans. And it is completely surrounded by inhabited nations, with very long coastlines due to peninsulas, bays, islands, etc. You are never far from port in the Mediterranean, there is always a nearby place to go where you can trade, obtain food and water, etc.
How does sail shape affect a boat's speed?
This will depend on a couple different things:
~boat
~wind pressure
~type of sails
they can all change how fast the boat is going and in which direction
What is steering device of a ship called?
A tiller or ship's wheel, but neither will operate properlay without a keel or centerboard AND movement of water from stem to stern. River rafters, who rely on the river's current passing from stern to stem steer backwards!
What does WAFI stand for sailing terms?
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What is the sailing capital of the world?
Newport, Rhode Island, USA, is the undisputed sailing capital of the known world. With coastlines on the west, south and east, Newport is a maritime city, having hosted 12 of the 33 America's Cup regattas from 1930 to 1983, and current home of the America's Cup Hall of Fame.
Annapolis, Maryland, USA, is also sometimes known as the sailing capital. It holds one of the biggest sailboat shows in the country and world. And while it doesn't host the America Cup Regatta, it is a port for the Volvo Ocean Race.
What is the use of a schooner?
In the 19th century, as well as the early 20th century, schooners were used for fishing. Not until larger fishing vessels with engines in them were schooners mostly retired as fishing vessels.
I added a link to a famous schooner that sailed the Atlantic coast named the Blue Nose.
What does the cross on Columbus sailboat mean?
It was an indication that "These ships belong to Spain.".
What side of the ship or aeroplane is starboard and what colour light is used on that side?
Starboard is to the right while facing forward with green lights on that side.Ship's captains sometimes display their sense of humor by having a sign on their desk that says, "Port is Left".
If not sure, RED, PORT, LEFT few letters. GREEN, STARBOARD, RIGHT, more letters. All names only applied when facing bow from aft.
