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Sailing
Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.
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Formula for area of triangluar sail?
If the sail is a right triangle (that is, if the angle formed by the base of the sail and the part that runs up the mast is 90 degrees), then the area of the sail is 1/2 times the base times the height.
In navigation, there are two primary types of course lines that can be plotted, a great circle and a rhumb line. The great circle provides the shortest distance between any two points on the globe, but requires that the course (and headings) be continuously adjusted. A rhumb line results in a longer distance to travel, but allows for a constant course (or heading) to be maintained. By definition, a rhumb line (also known as a loxodrome) crosses all meridians at the same angle.
What color buoy is designated as a mooring buoy?
There is no internationally agreed colour for a mooring buoy. A local chart should be consulted to find the position and use of buoys. For small water craft they tend to be made of plastic, look much like a fender and have a handle on the top.
For larger vessels they are, steel, either painted black or yellow, cylindrical, horizontal, have mooring rings and have wooden fendering on them.
A ship is a water-borne vessel larger than a boat, distinguished from a boat usually by being submersible.
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What is the crow's nest of a ship?
The crow's nest is a lookout platform near the peak of a given mast.
What does it mean wind does not blow following a wish of a sail in czechs?
No matter how hard you, as a sailor, wish the wind to blow, it is uncontrollable.
What is a side away from wind?
That would be the "lee" side, pronounced "loowrd" like "lourdes, France", so as to distinguish from windward. The lee side of an island is the side protected from the wind.
Do sunfish sailboats need registration?
In Canada any boat used in or on a public waterway must be registered.
What sport is John Bertram famous for?
John Bertram is known in Australia for skippering the Australia II, the only time Australia ever won the America's Cup, in 1983.
Where did captain cook sail from?
James cook started his voyage in England. (or what was back then known as Britain)
How long does it take to sail from Florida around Cape Horn to California on a 50-foot sailboat?
No more than 3 months, unexpected disasters notwithstanding.
How should boat shoes fit loosely or snugly?
From my experience, boat shoes should fit like girl's and women's ballet flats fit. You don't want them too tight, but not falling off. Your foot should have enough room that you feel comfortable wearing them.
What is a fast sailing ship called?
A Clipper was the fastest of all sailing ships.
For a sailing ships to be faster draught of that ship must be low.
Other fast-sailing ships are:
- Carrack
- Caravel
- Sloop
- Schooner
- Brig
- Brigandine
- Barque
What is the name for disturbed water left behind as a boat moves trough the water?
it is called 'wake'
Which statment is true about red buoys under the inland rules?
They mark the left hand side (port) of the navigable channel when you are 'outbound,' and they will be on your right had side (starboard) when you are 'inbound.' (RED = RIGHT = RETURN)
What does the word binnacle mean?
The binnacle is the apparatus that houses the compass for the purpose of steering on a boat or ship. It is usually ergonomically placed just forward of the steering wheel in the wheelhouse.
