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How many sails does a gunter have?
2
What does it mean to set the sails?
To have the sails unfurled and rigged ready for sailing
What is 6 s on a s?
sails in a sailing ship
What is Away from the wind in sailing?
Sailing down wind with the sails fully open or 'gull winged'.
How do you move a ships sails?
IN a traditional sailing vessel sails are moved and controlled by lines. those that raise and lower the sails are halyards and downhauls, those that raise a square sail are bunt lines. The lines used to shape the sails are called sheets (from the foot of the sail to the stern) and tacks (from the foot of the sail to the bow). Braces are used to "brace the yards", turn them to the best angle to the wind.In some of the new sail designs the sails are remote controlled and have some very untraditional shapes.
What is 6 S on a S S?
sails in a sailing ship
Early sailing ships?
Canoes with outriggers and sails in the Polynesias.
What features made the caravel an excellent sailing ship.?
its sails
How do you move a ship?
IN a traditional sailing vessel sails are moved and controlled by lines. those that raise and lower the sails are halyards and downhauls, those that raise a square sail are bunt lines. The lines used to shape the sails are called sheets (from the foot of the sail to the stern) and tacks (from the foot of the sail to the bow). Braces are used to "brace the yards", turn them to the best angle to the wind.In some of the new sail designs the sails are remote controlled and have some very untraditional shapes.
What was old Ironsides powered by?
Sails. It's a square-rigged sailing ship.
Where are the main sails on a ship called?
There are three to four sails on a ship. The main sail is called the main course. Sailing can be complicated at first, but once who get the hang of where all the sails are, it will be easier.
Where can one buy sailing holidays in Greece?
You can purchase sailing holidays in Greece online from the Greek Sails website. Alternatively, you can also purchase these holidays from websites such as Sailing Holidays.
