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Sail trim is the adjustment of the sails in relationship to the wind direction. If the sails are too far out and are luffing, one would say, "Trim in the saisl". If the sails are pulled in too tight, one would say, "Ease the sheets". The rule in trimming any sail is to easy it out till it starts to luff, and then trim it back in just enough till it stops luffing. Following this one simple rule, and you'll look like an old salt. The only time this rule doesn't apply is when the sails are trimmed all the way in and the sails are still luffing. This means you have headed the boat too far into the wind direction and you must turn boat away from the wind direction. Good luck!
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What is a mizzen on a boat?
A Mizzen or also known as a Mizzenmast is a trim or balance sail rather than one that has more driving force.
What is the fastest point of sail and how can it be optimized for speed?
The fastest point of sail is typically downwind with the wind directly behind the boat, known as sailing "dead downwind." To optimize speed in this position, sailors can use techniques such as adjusting sail trim, using spinnaker sails, and steering a straight course to catch the most wind and maximize boat speed.
What is the name of the piece of canvas fixed to make a ship or boat move?
sail
What can you sail on?
There are sail planes, sail boats, sail cars, and with a spaceship you could sail to the stars.
What word rhyme with stale not a piece of canvas fixed to make a ship or a boat?
sail
What is the fastest point of sail on a sailboat and how can it be optimized for speed?
The fastest point of sail on a sailboat is typically downwind with the wind directly behind the boat, known as sailing "dead downwind" or on a "run." To optimize speed on this point of sail, sailors can use techniques such as adjusting the sail trim, using spinnaker sails, and steering a straight course to catch the most wind possible. Additionally, keeping the boat balanced and reducing drag by keeping the hull clean and the rigging properly tuned can also help increase speed.
How do you make sentences by using the word sail?
Sail me that Frisbee, would you? Do you sail? You sail!
What is a sail on a ship?
Topgallant sail, also known as the gallant sail or garrant sail
What is a three sided sail?
A three sided sail is known as a Lateen sail or also a triangular sail. With a four sided sail one is only able to sail against the wind, but with a Lateen sail it is possible to sail more directly into the wind.
What is a top sail on a ship?
Topgallant sail, also known as the gallant sail or garrant sail
What is 'trim' when translated from English to French?
Mince as an adjective and coupe (for beards and hair), moulure (for a wall moulding), and orientation des voiles (for a sail's direction) as nouns are French equivalents of the English word "trim." The respective pronunciations in French will be "mehs" for the adjective and "koop," "moo-lyoor," and "o-rya-ta-syo dey vwal" for the nouns.
How do clean the adhesive off old trim?
You'd have to describe 'old trim' -wood trim for house, autobody trim, auto interior trim - - -
