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

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What is the average speed of a sailboat?

Generally, 1-3 knots slower than the available wind.


What is the top speed of a sailboat?

4x AWS is alleged to be the top achieved/recorded record. AWS is the acronym of "Average Wind Speed".


What is the average speed of a 40 foot sail boat?

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What is the speed of a sailboat traveling 100m in 140s?

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How do you find hull speed of a sailboat?

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How long would it take to sail one mile on a small sailboat?

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How fast can an 8 foot sailboat travel?

Depends. Size is not the predominant factor when determining speed for a sailboat. Depends on the wind condidtions


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What is the speed of a sailboat that is traveling 150 meters in 120 seconds?

To calculate the speed of the sailboat, you would use the formula: speed = distance/time. In this case, the distance is 150 meters and the time is 120 seconds. Plugging these values into the formula, you get: speed = 150 meters / 120 seconds = 1.25 meters per second. Therefore, the speed of the sailboat is 1.25 meters per second.


What is the average size of a sailboat?

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