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Sailing
Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.
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They would collect it in rain barrels that were put out on deck during rainstorms to augment what they already carried in the ships' stores.
What is the maximum height a person can be if they want to serve on submarines?
The only height restriction on a U.S. Navy Submarine is the Navy's general height guideline - 86 inches, or 7' 1".
Though I've never encountered anyone that tall during my submarine days, we did have a couple of guys that were 6' 3" onboard. Any taller than say, 6' 5" and there's a problem with head-banging into overhead cables, pipes, manifolds, etc. Bunks aren't that long either (they're just over 6') so it can be a bit cramped for tall sailors.
What is the name of a ship with square and triangular sails?
In the ancient world the square sail on "square rigged ships" was employed universally in the Mediterranean on the seagoing ships of the Egyptians, Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans. In Hellenistic and Roman times a spritsail (triangular sails) was sometimes set on a small raking foremast, known as an artemoon, in order to sail with a beam wind.
What did they do for clocks before they thoght about clocks if there on sea?
Early sailors used the sun and constellations to fix longitude and latitude before they had clocks. In 1761, John Harrison designed and built a "sea watch" that was accurate to 25 seconds in a trip across the Atlantic. The problem was the change in temperature, pressure and humidity as the ships sailed.
Why are life jackets measured in kilonewtons?
Because it is a measurement of "force". The amount of weight the life jacket will float may be more than your own.
Why is a boats bow rope called a painter?
One thing to note: any rope that is secured to a boat is referred to being a "line"
So, why is a bow line on a dinghy called a painter? ... why is a dinghy called a dinghy? It's just it's given name.
I'm not sure that it is just a given name. Many boat terms have a practical or historical origin. 'Starboard' for instance originated as 'steer board'. Before rudders were invented (why is it called a rudder anyway?) some boats were steered with a board mounted on the side of the boat, usually on the right side, and so the right side of the boat eventually became known as Starboard. The left side was known as 'Leeboard' and was eventually changed to 'Port' because starboard and leeboard sounded too much alike.
So, I was painting my dinghy last week. The 'painter' is attached with a braided loop. I did not want to detach it and have to re-braid it (just laziness) and as a result my 'painter' got paint on it. That is what led me here. I don't know the answer, but just calling it a 'given name' seems perhaps too simplistic.
What does it mean to Furl the sails of a ship?
It means to roll them up & tie them to the spars (or yardarms, as the case may be).
If it's "red right returning", it's green left returning and green right (starboard) going. That is to say, you pass it to the left (port) as you return to port.
How much does a BlueJay sailboat cost?
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What is the opposite of weather?
The opposite process can be "lithification" (a form of diagenesis that forms rock from sediment).
The pole on a sailboat that holds the sail?
The vertical pole on a sailboat is called the mast, but at the bottom of the sail is horizontal pole called a boom. On the Tall Ships, the horizontal pole AT THE TOP of the sail is called the yardarm.
"Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492"
In 1492, Christopher Columbus in the service of Spain landed in the Dominican Republic which is near the coastline Florida. At the time he was searching for a trade route to India and upon landing mistakenly believed he had found it. It did not take long for the voyaging party to realize they had instead discovered a strange new land rich with gold which would later become known as North America.
The best cruising sailboat is the Island Packet 420, voted so in 2000 in Cruising World.
What is the safest lenght sailboat to cross the pacific?
Sailboats of 27 feet have soloed the Pacific. This requires an experienced captain. The term "Safe" is subjective. You can sail a very safe 30 footer or sail an 100 footer that has been badly designed. In general most boat manufacturer that build sailboats of 30 feet plus are safe for the Pacific. Its up to you and the course you steer to avoid heavy weather, that will make the difference. Also many 30 footers are designed according to the OCEAN standards. The heavier the keel the more stability you get in heavy weather, so go for the long keel option when looking for a sail boat. Sailboats of 27 feet have soloed the Pacific. This requires an experienced captain. The term "Safe" is subjective. You can sail a very safe 30 footer or sail an 100 footer that has been badly designed. In general most boat manufacturer that build sailboats of 30 feet plus are safe for the Pacific. Its up to you and the course you steer to avoid heavy weather, that will make the difference. Also many 30 footers are designed according to the OCEAN standards. The heavier the keel the more stability you get in heavy weather, so go for the long keel option when looking for a sail boat. Sailboats of 27 feet have soloed the Pacific. This requires an experienced captain. The term "Safe" is subjective. You can sail a very safe 30 footer or sail an 100 footer that has been badly designed. In general most boat manufacturer that build sailboats of 30 feet plus are safe for the Pacific. Its up to you and the course you steer to avoid heavy weather, that will make the difference. Also many 30 footers are designed according to the OCEAN standards. The heavier the keel the more stability you get in heavy weather, so go for the long keel option when looking for a sail boat.
What is running before the wind in sailing?
"Running before the wind" is when your craft is sailing directly downwind, or "with the wind".
For greater speed caused by less drag in the water, you may raise your center- or dagger-board, as steerage is not critical. If you have a jibsail, you may set it out oppositethe mainsail to "run wing and wing". This is the slowest form of sailing the existing winds.
Care should be exercised in light wind conditions, as even the slightest swells will cause the mast to sway forward and back, possibly luffing your sails.
Which sail makes a sailboat go faster?
i know a triangular sail will go the fastest proven from histor and trial
What should a sailing vessel operator do when approaching a PWC head on?
A sailing vessel operator should sound a blast on the horn when approaching a PWC head on. However, it is up to the operator of the motorized craft, in this case the PWC, to take evasive action.
Explaine why the bigger sail makes the boat go faster?
More surface area foils more wind. Actually, the wind PULLS a boat after foiling around the curve of the sail. It is the same aerodynamic theory of "lift".
What was the mast from which mutineers were hanged?
Regret to advise, the mast is a vertical post. Mutineers would be hung from the yardarms.
As in the Captain's quote (shouted), "I'll see you hanging from the yardarm for this!".
At roughly a distance of 60 miles, a 12-hour tour is normal.
It makes for a G-R-E-A-T all-day and overnight trip, spending the second day at Dana Point, leaving that night to return to S.D.
How do sailboats move against the wind?
They don't exactly (unless you mean under power). A fore-and-aft rigged sailboat can sail as close as about 25 degrees into the wind (although when one does this, the Course Over Ground (COG) usually drifts downwind some).
The principles in place are the same that apply to a wing on an airplane. The wind passing over the windward surface of a sail has a longer distance to cover than wind passing behind the sail (which would describe roughly a straight line). Therefore, a low pressure zone is created near the front or upwind surface of the sail, and force is applied in that direction. This effect is called "lift".
