answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

One therory is that most skippers have the force.

A good firm grip on the wheel or tiller. Wihtout that device, steerage is lost.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How does the skipper control the direction of a sailboat?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Which sailboat is faster a scorpion or phantom?

It really depends on whom the skipper at the time may be.


What is a radio controlled sailboat?

A radio controlled sailboat is a boat that you can take sailing out on a lake or a pond and control it's direction. Here is a site where you can find out more about it and also see pictures: www.hobby-lobby.com


On gilligan island what was the skipper's direction?

Ahoy


What type of simple machine is a sailboat mast?

A sailboat mast is a type of lever, as it allows sailors to adjust the sails' position to catch the wind effectively. By changing the angle of the mast, sailors can control the direction and speed of the boat.


What is an aft on a sailboat?

The question should be "What is aft on a sailboat?" since it is a direction, not a thing. Aft (or after) is anything toward the rear of the boat.


How does a skipper control a sail boat?

Steady at the helm with a weather eye on the lookout.


What is used to steer a sailboat?

A wheel or a tiller is used to influence the direction of the rudder, which steers the boat.


What is the average sailboat speed?

Hi There is not an average speed. It depends on the length and wind direction and speed


What forces are at work on a moving sailboat?

On a moving sailboat, the main forces at work are the wind pushing against the sails (propelling the boat forward) and the water resistance as the boat moves through the water. The interaction of these forces helps control the direction and speed of the sailboat. Additionally, gravity and buoyancy also play a role in keeping the boat stable and balanced.


Can a sailboat travel against the wind?

Yes, a sailboat can travel against the wind by using a technique called tacking. This involves zigzagging back and forth across the wind to make progress in the desired direction. By adjusting the angle of the sails and changing direction strategically, a sailboat can effectively navigate against the wind.


What do how the skipper saw the crowded and rudderless wreck of the steam-ship Death chasing it up and down the storm mean?

I think it means that the captain was watching his ship sink, because the captain or the skipper, can't control the ship, since the rudder is gone. The rudder is "the vertical blade at the stern of a vessel that can be turned horizontally to change the vessel's direction when in motion."


What is the definition for radio controlled sailboat?

A radio controlled sailboat is a boat that is like a model, but can be controlled by a remote control unit that you hold in your hand to direct the movements of the sailboat. These are quite popular as well as radio controlled cars, helicopters etc.