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Sailing
Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.
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Here are some famous sailors:
Chey Blythe
Francis Chichester
Ellen McCarthy
Peter Blake
What is a three masted fast sailing warship of medium size?
They would have been called a "ship of the line".
What is the length and the width of a sail boat?
The length is "stem to stern" or "bow to transom", and the width is "beam to beam".
What should you do if you see another vessels red and white lights off your starboard side?
maneuver to avoid a collision
What should a motorboat operator do when approaching a sail boat?
He would give way if boat is under sail but go by regular motorboat rules if he is under power.
Did Prince Henry have regrets sailing?
i would have to say no he didn't have any regrets sailing im pretty sure he enjoyed all of it.
What are the basic parts of a ship?
Basic parts of the ship:
Hull - Everything is built onto this and the cargo is stored on/in it.
Bridge - All the navigation goes on here.
Engine Room - Found at the bottom of the ship and is the lair of the chief engineer.
Accommodation block - Where the ships crew live.
Cargo Hold(s) - Where the ships' cargo is stored.
Propeller(s) - Push the ship through the water.
When boating at night what does a white light mean on a vessel?
A white light used by itself which can be seen in all directions is the anchor light, which means you are anchored. A white used in conjunction with bow lights (green and red) are your navigation lights. The white light indicates your stern ( back of boat). If all you can see is the white light, a boat is either anchored or underway going away from you.
What is the sail area to displacement ratio?
SA/D Ratio is the sail area/displacement ratio. This ratio indicates how fast the boat is in light wind. The higher the number the faster the boat.
* Cruising Boats have ratios between 10 and 15.
* Cruiser-Racers have ratios between 16-20.
* Racers have ratios above 20.
* High-Performance Racers have ratios above 24.
SA / D = Sail Area / (Displacement in Cubic Feet )2/3
What date did Francisco Pizarro start sailing?
February 13, 1502 was the date he left Spain with thirty ships.
Is a mast a simple kind of sailing vassel that has been used to cross vast oceans?
No, the mast is a vertical post that holds the sails on a sailing vessel.
Why is the North Star so important?
because it lead many famous people to their destination, and it is also known as polaris which is a star that lines up perfectly with Earths axis. It is one reason for the four core seasons
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For sailors in the northern hemisphere, the North Star (also named Polaris) was always visible and known to be in the north. Knowing which way was North also allowed them do determine East, West and South. This allowed sailors to steer the ships in the desired direction at night even though no land marks were visible..
NZ Mint made a limited number of replicas but they were not miniture - 3/4 size replicas I think only 14 were made. Have seen smaller but not sure of source
When did christiphor columbais set sail?
Christopher Columbus began his first voyage August 3, 1492, and he began his second voyage September 24, 1493
Does anyone know what is the meaning of four short blasts on a ship's horn?
Pilot vessel engaged in pilotage duties
