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What does the slang term sailing mean?
it means you are stoned or high
What does the term aft mean in sailing lingo?
The term aft in sailing lingo refers to the rear area of the boat. The aft portion may also be described as the are closer to the stern of the vessel. These are interchangeable.
What does sailing close to the wind mean and how does it impact a sailor's navigation strategy?
Sailing close to the wind means sailing as closely as possible into the direction of the wind. This can impact a sailor's navigation strategy by requiring them to carefully adjust their course and sail trim to maintain speed and avoid getting stuck in irons, where the boat loses momentum and becomes difficult to steer.
What is parrell sailing?
Do you mean "Para-sailing" or "Parallel sailing"?
What is another term for sailing?
yachting :)
What is the sailing term for toilet?
"The head".
Where is du port?
If you mean "due port" it is a direction in sailing/boating, due port is the nautical term for directly left
What did the term by in large mean in nautical terms?
The proper term is, "By and Large"In sailing days, it meant, "Sailing By the wind, and going Large", which meant you had the wind aft, or generally behind you, and your sails were full, or large.In effect, it means you had more options of courses to steer.
How does wind affect sailing?
It may cause you to change directions often (called 'tacking') or cause you to be stranded far from shore (called 'in irons').
The state in which there is no wind over the seas sailing vessels are stranded under such conditions?
In irons, or stalled, depending on the last known direction of the wind.
What describes a sailing boat that not moving due to lack of wind?
A sailboat that has stopped moving due to no wind, or improperly oriented sails, is said to be "in irons"
What does ship share mean?
Traditionally the term, the ship shares, indicates that the ship is not sailing directly towards its objective but rather sailing in a weaving or wavering fashion. An alternative interpretation would be ownership of part of a ship.
