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An Anemometer is an instrument for measuring wind speed. It can take various forms, the most often seen is the type with three or more small cups that are blown around a vertical axis - they appear on Meteorological stations and on the masts of some boats.
On sailing boats the main use is probably to assess the situation from a safety standpoint - is there too much wind? Should we reef (reduce the size of) our sails?
Most experienced sailors in their own boats will know this by the feel of the wind and the motion of the boat, but may still carry one for confirmation as well as boasting rights!
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What the definition of the word sail?
Sail is a sheet of material used to propel a boat. - Or to move on the water in such a boat.
How long does it take to sail from Scotland to Philippines?
That would depend on the type of boat being used.
What is used in sailing?
a boat a sail and the wind
What does a mainsail do?
A main sail is literally what it says. the main sail used on a boat. It catches wind and so proppells the boat along
What is considered a yacht?
The term "yacht" is used to designate a pleasure boat as opposed to a working boat. It can be used in reference to a power boat or a sail boat.
What boat did Thor Heyerdahl use?
Thor Heyerdahl used a raft or a sail boat dont kniw wanted to try i would not go with my answer not very smart
What is used to propel a boat?
Many things can be used to propel a boat. For example, a gasoline engine or the wind using a sail.
In which regions of the US would you use an anemometer and why?
an Anemometer measure wind speed so it would be used everywhere in the US and all over the world
Why was the galleon invented?
It was used to sail to a different place it's a boat!
What is a vessel with one mast and one sail called?
A boat with one mast and one sail is called a cat boat. It is an old design with a very shallow draft designed to be used in areas of shallow tidal waters. Usually they a very wide for their length. a sail boat!
What was the hieroglyphic sign for a boat to travel opposite the ocean's current?
In hieroglyphs, signs for boat are either sailing upstream or downstream on the river Nile (not on the ocean). The Egyptians certainly had ships capable of sea-going voyages, but their ships and boats were mainly used as river vessels.A sign showing a boat with its mast taken down and sails furled is the determinative for "to sail downstream"; a boat with mast erect and sail billowing is the determinative for "to sail upstream". Neither of these signs would be used on their own, but would be accompanied by sound-signs spelling out the appropriate verb.
Which navigation light should never be used by a sail boat operating under sail at night?
An anchor light should never be used while moving.
