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Sailing
Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.
2,485 Questions
Do you need a license to sail a 25ft sailboat?
hi in the UK no. but other places yes. But its a good idea to do a coarse. respect the sea
Can the the America's Cup yachting trophy hold water?
No. The silver-plated America's Cup trophy is shaped like an ornate pitcher, known as a ewer, but it is bottomless.
What does the jib do on a sailboat?
Collects wind, it is a triangular sail placed at the front of the sailboat.
If your marine toilet has a Y valve what do you do in a No Discharge Zone?
The purpose of a Y valve is simple one way discharges into the sea flick it the other way so the toilet discharges into a holding tank. Also if in a no discharge zone you could face a hefty fine if you are caught discharging into the water as this would only be permissible when a certain distance offshore this would be governed by local or national bylaws. So when in port put a padlock or seal on the valve to the sea discharge position and when out at sea make a note of your position in the log book before emptying the holding tank into the sea a good sailor would fit a macerator pump to the discharge side of the holding tank. If this is not suitable for your boat it is better to use a porta potti whilst in port.
You need to be at the port to see whether the ship is still docked or it left to another destination.
Where can someone learn about sailing a yacht?
Wikihow gives a good overview on learning to sail as does the Discover Boating website. Learning to sail is best done in a practical environment and Sunsail offers courses and holidays for beginners in the UK and throughout Europe.
Whenever a boat less than 26 feet is underway, properly sized PFDs must be worn by children less than 6 years of age in Florida. Whenever the boat is underway, properly sized PFDs must be worn by children 9 years of age and under in Georgia.
How many knots does a sailboat go?
There are many variables, wind, water, rigging, crew, size etc. A standard speed would be around 6 to 8 knots
A deckhand is a sailor, of varying qualifications, that works the deck on a vessel
What sound signal indicates that a sailing vessel is underway in the fog?
One prolonged blast followed two short blasts, every two minutes, not to exceed two minutes.
Rule 35-Sound Signals in restricted visibility.
Where did a lateen sail come from?
Lanteen sails were used by the ancient Egyptians and many other Mediterranean countries too
How many gold medals were won at the Beijing 2008 Olympics?
302 gold medals were awarded at the 2008 Games in Beijing. 55 different countries won gold medals with the People's Republic of China winning the most (51).
What are the names of sails on a boat?
in a two handed sailing dinghy, the big sail is called the 'mailsail' and the smaller sail out the front is called a 'gib'
The Niña, which is rigged as a Caravela Redonda, has square sails on the main and foremast for sailing downwind.
When boating at night what do a red green and white light on another vessel tell you?
During nighttime transit another boat's lights show: Green - the right, or starboard side, of that vessel; Red - the left, or port side, of that vessel; White - the rear of that vessel. The vessel is heading directly toward you
Is the aft sail the largest or smallest on the sail boat?
The jib (that's the one up front at the pointy end) is almost always larger, especially if it's a spinnaker for running with the wind.
When can a sailing vessel becomes a power driven vessel?
When the sails are furled and it is proceeding under its auxilliary engine
How much is a sail for a Laser sailboat?
Brand new offical laser full rig sails cost about £525 (ca. $780USD)
