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The art and science of sailing probably began on the Nile river with the Phoenicians, who pre-dated the Egyptians. Local people used the river for transport. Noticing the wind most often blew in reverse direction of the current, it became useful to drift downstream and spread fabric above a vessel to be blown back upstream with little or no human effort involved. As time and technology progressed, sailing evolved through numerous phases until today, and is still evolving.
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Where do sailing boats originate from?
Sailing boats have been known from antiquity in many cultures and locations
Where does doldrums originate?
From an old English word 'dol' meaning foolish or dull and depressed. The word was used to describe the area close to the Equator where sailing ships were often becalmed.
Where did word galleon originate?
It was a large sailing vessel of the 15th to 17th Century. There is an old French word 'galion' a Spanish word 'galeon' and referred to an armed merchant ship
What is parrell sailing?
Do you mean "Para-sailing" or "Parallel sailing"?
What is cross sailing?
Cross sailing is sailing towards the wind.
What are the release dates for Sailing Sailing - 1925?
Sailing Sailing - 1925 was released on: USA: 15 December 1925
Who old was Jessisa Watson when started sailing?
she started sailing sailing when she was 16
Where did the ship Titanic was sailing?
the was sailing ship titanic where to sailing was new york
How do you spell sailing?
Sailing is spelled s-a-i-l-i-n-g.
What people know sailing?
Well I am sailing instructor and there are lots of us around the wold. We know sailing. If u need to no more about sailing ask me.
Where can sailing equipment be bought?
One can purchase sailing equipment from a store that sells marine equipment. Layline, Overtons, Sailing Pro Shop and Sailing World all have websites where one can purchase sailing equipment.
What is the NGB for sailing?
The NGB (National Governing Body) for sailing is ISAF (the International Sailing Association Federation).
