What is a Sailboat?
A sailboat is a vessel designed to be powered by the wind, either directly or via an engine. The hull[…]
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What is a Sailboat?
A sailboat is a boat that uses a mainsail and jib to harness the power of the wind. Sails are[…]
Read moreWhat Makes a Sailboat Move?
Whether it’s for a day on the lake or a voyage from New York to Florida, a sailboat is a[…]
Read moreHow Do Sailboats Move?
Sailboats may vary in size, design and use, but all float on water and move by harnessing wind energy. They[…]
Read moreHow a Sailboat is Constructed
A sailboat is a boat powered by wind, able to glide through lakes, rivers and estuaries to the ocean. Sailboats[…]
Read moreThe Basics of Building a Sailboat
From the first remains of a Mesopotamian sailboat discovered in modern-day Kuwait to the impressive brigantines that took Charles Darwin[…]
Read moreWhat Makes Up a Sailboat?
From the ancient Viking longboats that dominated the seas to the modern-day sailboats used for racing, there is no shortage[…]
Read moreThe Practical Aspects of Owning a Sailboat
Sailing is often touted as one of the most romantic and alluring modes of transportation. The idea of buying a[…]
Read moreThe Basic Elements of a Sailboat
Sailing ships have been at the heart of ocean exploration and culture for thousands of years. From the earliest remains[…]
Read moreParts of a Sailboat
Sailing boats come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, but they all share the same basic ability to[…]
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