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<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="fr"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Version précédente</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Version du 24 avril 2025 à 21:46</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l1">Ligne 1 :</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Ligne 1 :</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Wooden sail boats offer several advantages over boats made from other materials. They are known for their classic beauty, durability, and ability to provide a s&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is the nautical term which refers to a movable loop?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Oh, dude, you're talking about a &quot;bight.&quot; It's like a loop in a rope that you can move around, you know, for all your fancy sailor needs. So yeah, nex&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is the pole on a sailboat that holds the sails?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;on most boats today there is one verticle &quot;pole&quot;, the mast. one horizontal &quot;pole&quot; the boom. on older boats like scows and optimists the diagonal pole is called &lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What does wires called 'stays' hold up on sailboat?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ah, the beautiful stays on a sailboat! They are like the supportive arms of a friend, holding up the mast so it can catch the wind and carry you on your journey&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How far back will a 12 lb ball be while being dragged from a boat going 3 miles per hour 40 ft down?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The difficulty with your question is that it does not clearly define the problem. For example, a 12 pound ball made of lead will weigh the same as a 12 pound ba&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Lincoln Navigator&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What navigation lights must be displayed by a sailboat under sail that is 21 ft. in length?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is the lazy bag on a sailboat?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+1&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How old do you have to be to get a sailing license in Switzerland?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What do you call a sailboat with 2 masts?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Are there 8 sails on a sailing ship?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Do unopened beer bottles float?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Well, honey, technically speaking, unopened beer bottles can float because they are less dense than water. But if you're throwing a party and relying on your be&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+1&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Why does it take longer to sail from England to America than from America to England?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The prevailing winds and ocean currents in the North Atlantic make it faster to sail from America to England than the reverse. Ships can take advantage of the w&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+1&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How does wind move a sail?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When wind blows against a sail, it creates a force that propels the boat forward. This force is harnessed by the sail's shape and angle to generate lift, simila&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Did the lateen sail decrease a sailer's dependence on the force of the wind or on the direction of the wind?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The lateen sail increased a sailor's ability to sail effectively into the wind, rather than decreasing dependence on the wind's force. By allowing for better ma&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is the formula in finding middle latitude sailing?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Middle latitude sailing is a navigation method that involves using a series of spherical triangles to determine the course to be followed on a Mercator chart. T&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is the lunitidal interval for Chichester harbor entrance?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The lunitidal interval for Chichester Harbor entrance is approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes. This represents the time difference between when the moon is dire&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+1&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Why was the keel boat invented?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The keel boat was invented to provide stability and maneuverability to boats, especially in rough waters. The addition of a keel helps prevent capsizing and all&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;About how long are around the world yacht races?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Around the world yacht races typically last anywhere from 6 to 9 months, covering over 25,000 nautical miles. Participants face a variety of challenges includin&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Geology&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a ship sails a steady course the North Star sinks in the sky In what direction must the ship be sailing?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It is moving South. At sea you could measure the angle between the horizon and Polaris with a sextant. This angle is approximately equal to your Northern latitu&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Science&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What do different waves travel through?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Mechanical waves, such as sound waves, travel through a medium like air, water, or solids. Electromagnetic waves, like light and radio waves, can travel through&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What does MN stand for in the maritime industry?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;MN stands for Merchant Navy in the maritime industry. It refers to the fleet of commercial vessels operated by private companies for transporting cargo and pass&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When the wind doubles does the pressure in the sails increase 8 times?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;No, the pressure in the sails does not increase by 8 times when the wind doubles. The pressure in the sails is directly proportional to the square of the wind s&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What dock lines should you bring when docking in a transient slip while cruising?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It is recommended to have at least two bow lines and two stern lines when docking in a transient slip<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">.  If you loved this article and also you would like to be given more info relating to [https://datxanh.group/gemskyworld/shophouse/ SANG NHƯỢNG GEM SKY WORLD LONG ĐỨC] i implore you to visit our internet site</del>. Make sure they are long enough to reach the dock and are &lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What percentage of Americans sail as compared to people in other parts of the world?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Approximately 0.1% of Americans participate in sailing activities. In comparison, countries with a strong sailing culture, such as Australia or New Zealand, may&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is cross sailing?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Surajdukhu&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Cross sailing is sailing towards the wind.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Wooden sail boats offer several advantages over boats made from other materials. They are known for their classic beauty, durability, and ability to provide a s&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is the nautical term which refers to a movable loop?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Oh, dude, you're talking about a &quot;bight.&quot; It's like a loop in a rope that you can move around, you know, for all your fancy sailor needs. So yeah, nex&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is the pole on a sailboat that holds the sails?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;on most boats today there is one verticle &quot;pole&quot;, the mast. one horizontal &quot;pole&quot; the boom. on older boats like scows and optimists the diagonal pole is called &lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What does wires called 'stays' hold up on sailboat?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ah, the beautiful stays on a sailboat! 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But if you're throwing a party and relying on your be&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+1&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Why does it take longer to sail from England to America than from America to England?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The prevailing winds and ocean currents in the North Atlantic make it faster to sail from America to England than the reverse. Ships can take advantage of the w&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+1&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How does wind move a sail?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When wind blows against a sail, it creates a force that propels the boat forward. 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This represents the time difference between when the moon is dire&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+1&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Why was the keel boat invented?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The keel boat was invented to provide stability and maneuverability to boats, especially in rough waters. The addition of a keel helps prevent capsizing and all&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;About how long are around the world yacht races?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Around the world yacht races typically last anywhere from 6 to 9 months, covering over 25,000 nautical miles<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">.  If you have any questions pertaining to in which and how to use [https://datxanh.group/gemskyworld/shophouse/ GIỎ HÀNG SANG NHƯỢNG GEM SKY WORLD], you can call us at our web site</ins>. Participants face a variety of challenges includin&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Geology&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a ship sails a steady course the North Star sinks in the sky In what direction must the ship be sailing?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It is moving South. At sea you could measure the angle between the horizon and Polaris with a sextant. 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It refers to the fleet of commercial vessels operated by private companies for transporting cargo and pass&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When the wind doubles does the pressure in the sails increase 8 times?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;No, the pressure in the sails does not increase by 8 times when the wind doubles. The pressure in the sails is directly proportional to the square of the wind s&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What dock lines should you bring when docking in a transient slip while cruising?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It is recommended to have at least two bow lines and two stern lines when docking in a transient slip. 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<p></p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="fr"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Version précédente</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Version du 23 avril 2025 à 06:35</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l1">Ligne 1 :</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Ligne 1 :</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Wooden sail boats offer several advantages over boats made from other materials. 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They are like the supportive arms of a friend, holding up the mast so it can catch the wind and carry you on your journey&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How far back will a 12 lb ball be while being dragged from a boat going 3 miles per hour 40 ft down?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The difficulty with your question is that it does not clearly define the problem. For example, a 12 pound ball made of lead will weigh the same as a 12 pound ba&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Lincoln Navigator&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What navigation lights must be displayed by a sailboat under sail that is 21 ft. in length?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is the lazy bag on a sailboat?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+1&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How old do you have to be to get a sailing license in Switzerland?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What do you call a sailboat with 2 masts?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Are there 8 sails on a sailing ship?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Do unopened beer bottles float?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Well, honey, technically speaking, unopened beer bottles can float because they are less dense than water. But if you're throwing a party and relying on your be&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+1&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Why does it take longer to sail from England to America than from America to England?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The prevailing winds and ocean currents in the North Atlantic make it faster to sail from America to England than the reverse. Ships can take advantage of the w&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+1&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How does wind move a sail?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When wind blows against a sail, it creates a force that propels the boat forward. This force is harnessed by the sail's shape and angle to generate lift, simila&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Did the lateen sail decrease a sailer's dependence on the force of the wind or on the direction of the wind?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The lateen sail increased a sailor's ability to sail effectively into the wind, rather than decreasing dependence on the wind's force. By allowing for better ma&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is the formula in finding middle latitude sailing?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Middle latitude sailing is a navigation method that involves using a series of spherical triangles to determine the course to be followed on a Mercator chart. T&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is the lunitidal interval for Chichester harbor entrance?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The lunitidal interval for Chichester Harbor entrance is approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes. This represents the time difference between when the moon is dire&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+1&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Why was the keel boat invented?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The keel boat was invented to provide stability and maneuverability to boats, especially in rough waters. The addition of a keel helps prevent capsizing and all&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;About how long are around the world yacht races?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Around the world yacht races typically last anywhere from 6 to 9 months, covering over 25,000 nautical miles. Participants face a variety of challenges includin&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Geology&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a ship sails a steady course the North Star sinks in the sky In what direction must the ship be sailing?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It is moving South. At sea you could measure the angle between the horizon and Polaris with a sextant. This angle is approximately equal to your Northern latitu&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Science&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What do different waves travel through?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Mechanical waves, such as sound waves, travel through a medium like air, water, or solids. Electromagnetic waves, like light and radio waves, can travel through&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What does MN stand for in the maritime industry?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;MN stands for Merchant Navy in the maritime industry. It refers to the fleet of commercial vessels operated by private companies for transporting cargo and pass&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When the wind doubles does the pressure in the sails increase 8 times?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;No, the pressure in the sails does not increase by 8 times when the wind doubles. The pressure in the sails is directly proportional to the square of the wind s&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What dock lines should you bring when docking in a transient slip while cruising?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It is recommended to have at least two bow lines and two stern lines when docking in a transient slip. Make sure they are long enough to reach the dock and are &lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What percentage of Americans sail as compared to people in other parts of the world?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Approximately 0.1% of Americans participate in sailing activities. In comparison, countries with a strong sailing culture, such as Australia or New Zealand, may&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is cross sailing?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Surajdukhu&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Cross sailing is sailing towards the wind.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Wooden sail boats offer several advantages over boats made from other materials. They are known for their classic beauty, durability, and ability to provide a s&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is the nautical term which refers to a movable loop?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Oh, dude, you're talking about a &quot;bight.&quot; It's like a loop in a rope that you can move around, you know, for all your fancy sailor needs. So yeah, nex&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is the pole on a sailboat that holds the sails?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;on most boats today there is one verticle &quot;pole&quot;, the mast. one horizontal &quot;pole&quot; the boom. on older boats like scows and optimists the diagonal pole is called &lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What does wires called 'stays' hold up on sailboat?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ah, the beautiful stays on a sailboat! They are like the supportive arms of a friend, holding up the mast so it can catch the wind and carry you on your journey&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How far back will a 12 lb ball be while being dragged from a boat going 3 miles per hour 40 ft down?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The difficulty with your question is that it does not clearly define the problem. For example, a 12 pound ball made of lead will weigh the same as a 12 pound ba&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Lincoln Navigator&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What navigation lights must be displayed by a sailboat under sail that is 21 ft. in length?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is the lazy bag on a sailboat?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+1&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How old do you have to be to get a sailing license in Switzerland?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What do you call a sailboat with 2 masts?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Are there 8 sails on a sailing ship?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Do unopened beer bottles float?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Well, honey, technically speaking, unopened beer bottles can float because they are less dense than water. But if you're throwing a party and relying on your be&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+1&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Why does it take longer to sail from England to America than from America to England?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The prevailing winds and ocean currents in the North Atlantic make it faster to sail from America to England than the reverse. Ships can take advantage of the w&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+1&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How does wind move a sail?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When wind blows against a sail, it creates a force that propels the boat forward. This force is harnessed by the sail's shape and angle to generate lift, simila&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Did the lateen sail decrease a sailer's dependence on the force of the wind or on the direction of the wind?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The lateen sail increased a sailor's ability to sail effectively into the wind, rather than decreasing dependence on the wind's force. By allowing for better ma&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is the formula in finding middle latitude sailing?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Middle latitude sailing is a navigation method that involves using a series of spherical triangles to determine the course to be followed on a Mercator chart. 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This represents the time difference between when the moon is dire&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+1&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Why was the keel boat invented?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The keel boat was invented to provide stability and maneuverability to boats, especially in rough waters. The addition of a keel helps prevent capsizing and all&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;About how long are around the world yacht races?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Around the world yacht races typically last anywhere from 6 to 9 months, covering over 25,000 nautical miles. 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It refers to the fleet of commercial vessels operated by private companies for transporting cargo and pass&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When the wind doubles does the pressure in the sails increase 8 times?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;No, the pressure in the sails does not increase by 8 times when the wind doubles. The pressure in the sails is directly proportional to the square of the wind s&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What dock lines should you bring when docking in a transient slip while cruising?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It is recommended to have at least two bow lines and two stern lines when docking in a transient slip<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">.  If you loved this article and also you would like to be given more info relating to [https://datxanh.group/gemskyworld/shophouse/ SANG NHƯỢNG GEM SKY WORLD LONG ĐỨC] i implore you to visit our internet site</ins>. 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Participants face a variety of challenges includin&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Geology&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a ship sails a steady course the North Star sinks in the sky In what direction must the ship be sailing?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It is moving South. At sea you could measure the angle between the horizon and Polaris with a sextant. This angle is approximately equal to your Northern latitu&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Science&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What do different waves travel through?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Mechanical waves, such as sound waves, travel through a medium like air, water, or solids. Electromagnetic waves, like light and radio waves, can travel through&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What does MN stand for in the maritime industry?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;MN stands for Merchant Navy in the maritime industry. It refers to the fleet of commercial vessels operated by private companies for transporting cargo and pass&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When the wind doubles does the pressure in the sails increase 8 times?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;No, the pressure in the sails does not increase by 8 times when the wind doubles. The pressure in the sails is directly proportional to the square of the wind s&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+2&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What dock lines should you bring when docking in a transient slip while cruising?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It is recommended to have at least two bow lines and two stern lines when docking in a transient slip. Make sure they are long enough to reach the dock and are &lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;+3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What percentage of Americans sail as compared to people in other parts of the world?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Anonymous&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Approximately 0.1% of Americans participate in sailing activities. In comparison, countries with a strong sailing culture, such as Australia or New Zealand, may&lt;br&gt;Read more&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Sailing&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What is cross sailing?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Asked by Surajdukhu&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Cross sailing is sailing towards the wind.</div>

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