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Sailing
Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.
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What does a sailing vessel do?
Sailing vessels are now mainly for pleasure, some are used for racing and some for training purposes
What makes a sailboat seaworthy?
Personally, I think "seaworthy" is a relative term. A sailboat that is seaworthy on a lake might not necessarily be seaworthy crossing the North Atlantic. I know that doesn't help much, but I think it probably boils down to whether or not a sailboat is capable of handling the sea conditions most likely to exist where (and when) you intend to sail.
The rear of a ship is called the stern aft To go to the rear is called going aft. The aft most part is the stern The rear of a ship or boat is called the "Aft" or the "aft end". Examples: "Take that line aft!". "When we turn, are you sure the aft end will clear that bouy?" Also nautically, "avast"
The stern is the aft part of a ship or boat.
The Endeavor was sailed by Ernest Shackleton and his crew to Antarctica. It ended up being trapped in sea ice, and was eventually damaged beyond repair. Then Shackleton's crew had to go on a very difficult trip to escape Antarctica using the ship's lifeboats, but they all survived the trip.
A backstay is a a part of the rigging of a sailing ship extending from masthead the top of the mast to the back of the ship.
When is the next America's Cup?
The Golden Gate Yacht Club will defend against the Royal Swedish Yacht Club in 2013 at San Francisco, California, USA.
What does the phrase 'sail away' mean?
To exit any given port is to sail away. Aircraft sail away from their airport every time they take off.
Would you please use the word 'galley' in a sentence?
Galley is the nautical term for the kitchen.
A galley is also a low, flat, single-decked ship, once quite popular in the area of the Mediterranean Sea.
"Get that cat out o' my galley or she's going in th' pot!", roared the cook.
What minimum wind speed is required to sail?
It really depends on the boat size and at what speed you want to sail. In just a light breeze the yacht will be moving and then as the wind increases strength the yacht will start going faster. I sailed a Vivacity 20 and a Halcat and this is what I experienced. Any other comments welcome.
- Anonymous
Below 5 knots of wind there is not a lot of fun to be had, unless you are a fanatic or want to enjoy drifting!
At 10 knots of wind things are pretty good for a beginner.
At 20 knots of wind you need to be skilled and experienced and diligent.
At 35 knots of wind there is a saying
- you don't need a life jacket, you need a priest.
Most kinds of races are cancelled if there is not at least 5 knots of wind at all the buoys.
A lot of this is influenced greatly by the surf, boat and mood of the sailor.
Cheers,
- Rick "Your mileage will vary"
Which is a device that helps ships sail into the wind?
The extended keel or centerboard, the rudder, and the fore-and-aft rigging of sails all help a boat sail closer to the wind.
How do you lift an outboard motor from the transom to the dinghy?
There are as many ways to lift an outboard motor from the transom and down to the dinghy as there are sailors - some ideas are better than others; some ideas depend upon a strong back. Here's one suggestion that uses brains, not brawn: Use your mainsail halyard. Tie the dinghy (fore AND aft) alongside with the aft end nearest to the mother-ship's mast. Attach the mainsail halyard to the motor and winch it up slowly. When the halyard tightens enough then jiggle the motor upwards to come off the rail, then "walk" it forward towards the mast, winching in more line as you go. Once the motor is amidships, winch in enough line for the motor to clear the rails then slowly lower down to the dinghy. This method works best with two people but with practice one person can handle it. I know: That's the way I handle my dinghy motor.
What is the width of a Topper?
The width a-beam of an 11-foot Topper Dinghy is 4'-7". Please sea the related link below:
In naval language what are halyards?
In nautical terms, the "halyards" are used to "haul the yards" of sail (up or down). The mainsail halyard is called the "main sheet", the jib sail halyard is called the "jib sheet" & the mizzen sail halyard is called the "mizzen sheet".
What is the price of an Optimist Sailboat?
Around 100 U.S $$$. I know this because I am a pro sailor who sails daily.
The jib sail is the triangular staysail in front of the foremast. Sometimes a spinnaker replaces the jib. They are both generally referred to as "headsails".
