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Sailing
Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.
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Does a 40 cannon ship have 40 cannon both sides or in total?
A 40 cannon ship will have 20 cannons on both sides in order to keep the ship protected on all side.
What is the best time of season to sail a ship?
December because it is summer then which means calm seas
The foregoing answer might be true...in the Southern Hemisphere, but it would be just the opposite in the Northern Hemisphere. Another consideration, however, would be the strength of the winds. They tend to be lighter in the summer months and stronger in the winter months, so depending on the type of sailing you're interested in, the best sailing weather could be in the fall or winter seasons. In the southern pacific islands there is a cyclone season November to February, not the best time to be sailing there
This is a WAG from a power boater, not a sailboater, but...I think there are two things to consider. (assuming you don't have remote controls for your kicker) First, how accessible is the outboard? If the outboard is so far aft of the cockpit that you can't reach the tiller (or wheel) then you will need to be with the engine for forward/reverse control and speed control. On the other hand, if your outboard is close enough to the rudder control to use it, the rudder has much greater surface area and you would have more steering control using the rudder. Just an educated guess. Good luck. From a sailor- On my boat I steer by rudder and leave the motor amidships for normal motoring But the outboard, with its directional thrust, is very handy when in tight quarters especially at low speeds when the rudder is less effective. I have an extension for the motor control handle to make it easily accessible from the cockpit.
Northerly, until it is overhead.
I think you mean 'commandeer', which is 'to arbitrarily seize private property for military use'.
What is a one-masted fore and aft-rigged vessel called?
yacht this was the original answer but this can refer to a powered vessel too. As in motor yacht. A one masted fore and aft rigged vessel is called a sloop and can have various sail plans e.g. Gaff rigged, bermudian rigged
Is Hannah Mills in a relationship?
As of November 17th, 2012, her Wikipedia article makes no mention of her involvement in any personal relationship.
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What features made the caravel an excellent ship for sailing across long distances?
Fast and easily maneuverable, the caravel was developed around 1450- and quickly became the preferred stlyle of vessel for the Portuguese exploreres. It had a shallow keel, so it could sail upriver (and explore!) in the shallow coastal waters. It could be rigged with lateen (triangular) sails, so it could sail closer to the wind. With the more standard square sails rigged, it was very fast. So- with it's agility, economy, speed, power, and versatility, it's small wonder Christopher Columbus used them in 1492.
Did the Titanic sail to France?
no titanic did not sail to France it came from Southampton and it was sailing to New York and at midnight they hit an ice berg and the ship went down at 2:30 am 100,999 people died for there was 200,001 people on the ship 2 survived and the ship sank 20 miles before they got to New York that's really sad :(
Because your right triangle is half of a rectangle, you would multiply one measurement by the other and then divide that by two. Then multiply that by 15 per square meter. Unfortunately, this will UNDER estimate your cost, as the triangular sail's hypotenuse is NOT a straight line. But it'll get you 'in the ballpark'.
How many gold medals has Great Britain won in sailing?
Through the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, 24. Ben Ainslie has won the most sailing gold medals for Great Britain with 3.
How does one handle a three masted ship in a storm and what are the steps in detail?
to handie any ship in a severe storm could involve a lot of skills, for instance it is possible for a ship to burst or brake in two in storms or hurricanes, that is why a skilled Captain will choose to keep the ship´s bow either in the wind at no speed or stern(transom) in the wind until the storm has subdued, a three masted ship in a severe storm should lower all sails except the smallest one on the mast closest to the bow, and try to keep the transom in the wind at all times, it´s good to know that the 3 mast´s and riggins alone can help the ship to capside
What are the differences between a sunfish and a scorpion sailboat?
The Sunfish sailboat is a personal size, beach launched sailing dinghy, utilizing a pontoon type hull carrying a lateen sail mounted to an un-stayed mast.
The Scorpion is a class of small sailing dinghy. It is a high performance, lightweight, two person racing dinghy. Its adjustable rig enables sailing in all weathers to crews of all weights, ages and experiences.
Whenever the boat is underway, properly sized PFDs must be worn by children under 13 years of age in North Carolina.
What is the proper technique for anchoring a boat?
Type your answer here... Lower your anchor, put the boat in reverse and backup until the flukes dig in, tie it off and your done.
Didn't work? That's probably because:
1. Proper sized anchor for the boat.
2. 5 feet of chain attached between the anchor and the rode (rope)
3. 5 - 10 times the depth is the amount of rode must be played out
The chain and length of the rode are all about creating the proper angle of the rode in relation to the anchor and boat. If the anchor rode angle is too steep, it will pull the flukes out of the bottom, resulting in boat drifting.
Approach the anchor position, head to wind or current.
The vessel should be moving slowly astern before letting go.
Lay the cable on the bottom, usually three times the depth, or more in rough weather.
Pick a reference point on shore to gauge if you are dragging
That a power driven ship is headed right for you. The green and red lights are the navigational side lanterns and the white light is the top light.
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