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What is the average speed of a boat?
a sail boat can go twice the speed of the wind in optimal conditions. speedboat 30-40
How long does it take a sail boat to sail a certain distance?
It depends on the speed of the vessel, the wind speed, the place and how choppy it is.
How fast does a boat sail?
4x wind speed is so far the best alleged possible.
How Does a Boat Sail Upwind?
A sailing boat can not sail directly upwind, sail at about 45 degrees to the wind and tack (turn the boat through the wind) to the other side of the wind and continue in this zig-zag manner up wind.
How does a boat sail into the wind?
A boat can sail into the wind by sailing backwards and forwards (tacking) at an angle to the wind and so making her way up.
What does a boat need to sail?
Wind!
How does a boat sail against the wind?
To sail against the wind, a boat has to 'tack'. This means that instead of sailing straight into the wind (which would get you nowhere) you sail in a zig-zag in the direction you intend to go. On each tack, the wind is on a different side of the sail.
What is a sail?
A sail is a piece of fabric attached to a boat, causing the wind to drive the boat along.
How does sail shape affect a boat's speed?
This will depend on a couple different things: ~boat ~wind pressure ~type of sails they can all change how fast the boat is going and in which direction
Why it is easier to row a sail boat in the direction of wind when you row a sail boat?
the force is there and it is easier to row
What is used in sailing?
a boat a sail and the wind
Why does the bigger sail makes the boat go faster?
Because there is more surface area for the wind to push against, so therefore increasing the speed of the boat.
