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Sailing
Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.
2,485 Questions
Can you travel with conch republic passport directly from any African country to conch republic?
No, the Conch Republic is not a real country. It is part of the State of Florida. Florida is part of the United States of America. You would most likely be arrested and deported if you attempted to use the passport.
Answer 1
A sailboat gets its forward motion by a combination of the wind on its airfoil shaped sails and the counter-acting effect of the keel in the water. Except when the wind is nearly directly behind the sailboat, the sailboat is pulled forward by the low pressure area created on hte curved side of the sail as the wind goes around the sail. The wind doesn't simply push the boat sideways, because the keel in the water counteracts the sideways force on the sail and converts it to forward motion.
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Answer 2
""The wind doesn't simply push the boat sideways..."
Effectively it does, which is why a beam reach is the fastest point of sail. A sail's foil shape makes use of more points of sail, but any sail is most effective when presenting lateral resistance to the wind. That lateral resistance is converted to forward motion by the greater lateral resistance offered on the keel by the water, yet one still needs to compensate for leeway when navigating, despite the forward speed.
Who is responsible for avoiding a collision between two boats?
Rules of the Road
International/Inland
Rule 2
Responsibility
(ETA: These are often referred to as the "Rule of Good Seamanship."
(a) Nothing in the rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master or crew therof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these rules or of the neglect of any precaution which maybe required by the ordinary practice of seaman, or by the special circumstances of the case.
(b) In construing and complying with these rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from these rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.
How long to sail to from Marina del Rey to Dana Point Ca?
At a distance of 75 nautical miles (plus or minus) from port to port, if you can sustain 9knots per hour, it will take 10 hours.
What is the largest cruise ship currently sailing?
The worlds largest cruise ship is currently held by Royal Caribbean. It's Oasis of the Seas cost $1.5 billion to make is a 1200 foot long, 16 deck high, 220,000 ton luxury cruiser. It holds a total of 6,000 people and is almost 50% bigger than the Queen Mary 2.
What does set the yards and make sail mean in regards to sailing?
"Set the yards" means arrange the sails in preparation for leaving the docks/shore/what have you: "make sail" means to actually go out into the ocean/lake. With regards to older sailing vessels (tall ships, square riggers), "man the yards" meant to send men up the mast and out along the yardarm of a square-rigger in preparation to making sail. "Making sail" meant either unfurling the sail from the yardarm, or un-reefing existing sail so as to add more sail.
Why is it supposedly unlucky to sail on a Friday?
It's supposed unlucky to sail on a Friday because it was just a myth made by the Greek.
What is the average draft and beam on a 40ft boat?
Nordhavn 40/II - tawler:
Beam: 14' 6"
Draft: 5' 2"
Hinckley T40 - jet boat:
Beam: 12' 5"
Draft: 2' 3"
I would say that these are the extremes. A semi displacement hull would run anywhere between these two.
What pulley raises sails on boats?
A pulley doesn't raise or hoist sails. A pulley is just a wheel that eases a change in direction of a rope. It is a rope that hoists or raises sails. A rope for this purpose is called a Halyard.
What should you do when operating a boat in conditions of reduced visibility?
When sailing a boat in reduced visibility you should turn on and use your lights. The light s should be in the correct position and set to the correct code. If you have radar, use this to make sure you are not on a collision course with a boat with out any lights. If you believe it is to risky to navigate, anchor up for the night making sure you have the correct lights and signals.
What is the Portsmouth yardstick for the Hawk 20 boat?
I think it is the same as a Solo dinghy but the answer can be found in "Yachts & Yachting"which frequently gives lists of PNs
What is a masthead light on a vessel?
Rules of the Road
Lights & Shapes, Rule 21-International
Definitions
(a) "Masthead light" means a white light placed over the fore and aft centerline of the vessel showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and so fixed as to show the light from the right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on either side of the vessel.
Sail on sail on sailor by what band?
1973, The Beach Boys, album "Holland", actual title = "Sail On, Sailor".
Which country does the word dinghy come from?
Dinghy comes from the Hindu word "dingi". Which is Hindu for "boat".
The Hindu word "dingi" is believed to have originated from Bengal.
What is the best knot used for sailing?
Different knots for different occasions!
The one i use most is the bowline, which is a loop.
The sails are actually vertical "wings" that provide "lift" just like an airplane's wings.
The wind actually pulls the boat, it does not not push the boat.
A sea anchor does not actually touch the ocean floor, yet keeps a boat "in place".this is not right it is crap
Wnat does a rapidly ringing bell every minute signal according to the Navigation Rules?
A vessel at anchor or aground in restricted visibility
What do you need to go sailing?
You will need a boat, but you can rent a boat from a club sometimes. Also you will need proper clothing. This includes shoes, jacket (wind breaker like), maybe gloves, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and a special certified life jacket. sometimes you may want to bring extra rope just in case, also a Swiss army knife may be good.
Happy Sailing :)
check out the book "25 Things Every Sailor Needs (and why)" for a complete list of everything you should have when you go sailing.
What is the four letter word that means the act of sailing close into the wind?
Tack.
The verb is to "tack."
When you sail a sail boat - or a "sailing boat" in British English parlance - towards or "into" the wind, that action is called "tacking".
