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Sailing
Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.
2,485 Questions
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 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.
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.
Do sunfish sailboats need registration?
In Canada any boat used in or on a public waterway must be registered.
Where did captain cook sail from?
James cook started his voyage in England. (or what was back then known as Britain)
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.
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.
Is there a sailing magazine for small sailboats?
In the UK there are "Dinghy Sailing Magazine" and "Yachts & Yachting". Both provide excellent commentary on small boat current affairs.
A: In the US look at SMALL CRAFT ADVISER and MESSING ABOUT IN BOATS.
I believe it was invented in the Arabian Sea - plying the waters between India and Africa. To narrow it down more than that would be tough.
What is the best weather to go windsurfing in?
well when its windy and warm, most windsurfer do well in wind of 10 to 20 mph, above that you must be an experienced windsurfer
Why did greeks invented the ships?
Ships were invented prior to written records. Thus, we do not know who invented them. Ships were useful to the Greeks because they allowed travel to various islands and they permitted trade, which would have been far more arduous over land.
