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<b>What does wires called 'stays' hold up on sailboat?</b><br>
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Ah, the beautiful stays on a sailboat! They are like the <br>
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How far back will a 12 lb ball be while being dragged from a boat going 3 <br>
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The difficulty with your question is that it does not clearly define the problem.<br>
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<b>What is the lazy bag on a sailboat?</b><br>
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<b>How old do you have to be to get a sailing license in Switzerland?</b><br>
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<b>Are there 8 sails on a sailing ship?</b><br>
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<b>Do unopened beer bottles float?</b><br>
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Well, honey, technically speaking, unopened beer bottles can float because <br>
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<b>Why does it take longer to sail from England to America than from <br>
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<b>How does wind move a sail?</b><br>
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When wind blows against a sail, it creates a force that propels the boat forward.<br>
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Did the lateen sail decrease a sailer's dependence on the force of <br>
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The lateen sail increased a sailor's ability to <br>
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<b>What is the formula in finding middle latitude sailing?</b><br>
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Middle latitude sailing is a navigation method that involves <br>
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<b>What is the lunitidal interval for Chichester harbor entrance?</b><br>
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The lunitidal interval for Chichester Harbor entrance is approximately 4 hours and <br>
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<u><strong>Why was the keel boat invented?</strong></u><br>
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The keel boat was invented to provide stability and <br>
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<b>About how long are around the world yacht races?</b><br>
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Around the world yacht races typically last anywhere from <br>
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As a ship sails a steady course the North Star sinks in the sky In what direction must the ship be sailing?<br>
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It is moving South. At sea you could measure the angle between the horizon and Polaris <br>
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Mechanical waves, such as sound waves, travel through a medium like air, water, or solids.<br>
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<i><u>What does MN stand for in the maritime industry?</u></i><br>
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MN stands for Merchant Navy in the maritime industry. It refers <br>
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No, the pressure in the sails does not increase by 8 times when the wind doubles.<br>
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It is recommended to have at least two bow lines and <br>
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<i><u>What percentage of Americans sail as compared to people in other parts of the world?</u></i><br>
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Approximately 0.1% of Americans participate in sailing activities.<br>
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<b>What is cross sailing?</b><br>
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<strong><u>Asked by Surajdukhu</u></strong><br>
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Cross sailing is sailing towards the wind.<br>
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