A capsized sailboat is dangerous. If you choose to stay on the boat you are completely out of control. You cannot steer and you have no way of controlling your direction or speed. If you are even moving at all. Another danger is any debris that might have fallen/been broken off when your boat capsized. … Read more
A barque, barc, or bark is a type of sailing vessel with three or more masts having the fore- and mainmasts rigged square and only the mizzen (the aftmost mast) rigged fore and aft. Why is a ship called a frigate? Origins. The term “frigate” (Italian: fregata; Dutch: fregat; Spanish/Catalan/Portuguese/Sicilian: fragata; French: frégate) originated in … Read more
Lighter than all other materials – Aluminum is lighter than steel, wood, and fiberglass. While steel is as strong as aluminum, it’s very, very heavy, so that’s not great. Wood is heavy as well, and prone to rot – so aluminum wins. Even the lightweight fiberglass is more heavy than aluminum, while it isn’t as … Read more
Being on sea, sail; being on land, settle. As the wind blows, you must set your sail. Hoist your sail when the wind is fair. Sail while the wind blows; wind and tide wait for no man. His greatest ambition is to sail round the globe. How do you use sail and sell in one … Read more
Bavaria boats are renowned for their great quality and good navigability. Which is the best Bavaria yacht? BAVARIA C42 WINS THE OSCAR OF THE BOATING INDUSTRY – You could almost call the BAVARIA C42 used to success. With the EUROPEAN YACHT OF THE YEAR AWARD, the BAVARIA C42 has already won its second award. Are … Read more
Greek Island Hopping Itinerary – Your route is only bound by the ferry schedule. From late May to early October, there are ferry connections between most islands in an island group (the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, the Sporades, the Saronic islands, the Ionian islands) and from Crete to the Cyclades. Can you island hop in Greek … Read more
Options include EastSail in Rushcutters Bay, and Sydney by Sail, Sea Sydney Harbour and Australian Spirit Sailing in Darling Harbour. There are sightseeing tours as well as lunch, twilight and dinner cruises. You can also charter motorboats. Can I take my boat on Sydney Harbour? Check if and where you can take your vessel on … Read more
How do you size an electric motor for a sailboat? To get the right amount of horsepower needed to efficiently propel a sailboat, divide the displacement of the boat (in lb) by 550. You need approximately 1 HP per 550 lb of displacement or 4 HP per 2200 lb. Most sailboats don’t need a motor … Read more
The word “seaplane” is used to describe two types of air/water vehicles: the floatplane and the flying boat. A floatplane has slender floats, mounted under the fuselage. Two floats are common, but other configurations are possible. Only the floats of a floatplane normally come into contact with water. Do flying boats exist? Today, however, true … Read more
A davit (pronounced “dayvit” or see Wiktionary) is any of various crane-like devices used on a ship for supporting, raising, and lowering equipment such as boats and anchors. What is davits on a boat? Definition of davit – : a crane that projects over the side of a ship or a hatchway and is used … Read more