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Sailing
Questions about wind-propelled water vessels, their maintenance, handling and rules governing their use.
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There are sail planes, sail boats, sail cars, and with a spaceship you could sail to the stars.
What part of a sail boat does a stay hold?
The stays are usually wire, connecting the mast (near to the top) to the deck (near the gunwales). Its purpose is to prevent the mast from being ripped out of the deck by the forces of the wind against the sail...
Who sailed the wrong way around the world?
Some would say Christopher Columbus, because he sailed West to find the East.
What ship was the first to sail around the world?
Eighteen survivors of Ferdinand Magellan's final voyage under the command of Juan Sebastian Elcano returned to Spain on September 8, 1522, completing the first human circumnavigation of the known world in the Spanish Carrack, "Victoria".
What is definition of knockdown when sailing?
A broach -- when the boat is knocked on her beam's end. In non-nautical jargon, it's when the the boat heels near to 90 degrees and the mast is nearly parallel to the ocean surface.
While this is a very dramatic moment, as well as noisy, it's not usually dangerous as long as the boat is properly secured for weather like that, and doesn't take water. Racing sloops take knockdowns all the time, and without major -- or any -- consequences to the boat or crew.
The process is comparatively slow -- perhaps 5 seconds. Standing on the leeward rail, you shift position as the boat heels and, surprisingly, find yourself standing on the stanchions hip deep in water. And then the boat naturally heads into the wind and the weight of the keel rights the boat.
Typically, a knockdown is a sign you're carrying way too much sail.
It is not possible to sail directly INTO the wind. Forty-five degrees is about as close as can be gained.
Actually they did get the ships to sail into the wind. The above answer is wrong.
When is the Next race of the America's Cup Trophy?
The first race is scheduled to take place in Valencia on Monday February 8th, 2010. The second race is scheduled for Wednesday February 10th. Then, if required, the third race is scheduled for Friday February 12th
Where do sailing boats originate from?
Sailing boats have been known from antiquity in many cultures and locations
Also called a box keel it in the form of a box to allow pipes and other services throughout the keel length
Where is the Redonda sail on a ship?
We usually kept it in reserve, in the forecastle locker, with the wood stretcher.
It is the harness used by rescue personnel when recovering some one from below whilst the helicopter hovers above them.
When did European sailed to the Americas?
European sailed to America one day the reason was their political power and banking branches are destroyed
i think he was genoese (Italian) but he sailed for the country of Spain. at least htats what I've heard
Wherever there was booty to be taken, ships to be boarded, coastal towns to be terrorized (for blackmail money) or wenches to be shanghaied.
The Caribbean Sea was infamous for pirate attacks as there were and still are a LOT of islands to get lost behind.
The Barbary Coast of Africa was also ripe for the taking.
Currently, the Eastern coastline of Africa, just North of Madagascar is hot with pirate activity.
Who invented first boat ever sailed?
Sailboats, like many inventions, were invented by many people in many places and so long ago that people weren't even writing then, never mind keeping records. (Prehistory.)
What is the key to making a boat float?
The key to make a boat float is that the boat should weigh less (or have less mass) than the water it displaces.
What is the sailing ship deck called where the wheel is located?
Often on the 'poop' deck. Though it can often be elsewhere. Aft in the cockpit for instance.
What is it called a ship with triangular sails?
Sloops, ketches, and yawls have triangular-shaped sails.
How fast do sailing vessels travel?
Recent technology has proven results of 2x AWS (Apparent Wind Speed).
