I am not an expert in sailing but I’ve seen these angular jib sails and they are cool indeed. I believe that the reason that it’s triangular is of course increased aerodynamics. The sharper the angles the easier it is to cut through the currents. It kind of reminds me of the milita...
A jib or jib arm isthe horizontal or near-horizontal beam used in many types of crane to support the load clear of the main support. ... Usually jib arms are attached to a vertical mast or tower or sometimes to an inclined boom. What is a luffing sail? In sailing, luffing refers to...
The cutter has a single mast and mainsail, similar to a sloop. Still, the mast is usually carried further aft to allow for the attachment of a jib and staysail to the head stay and inner forestay, respectively. In high winds, a small staysail can be flown from the inner stay, which...
Aclichéis a tired, stale phrase or idiom that, because of overuse, has lost its impact. What was once a fresh way of looking at something has become a weak prop for writing that feels unimaginative and dull. Clichés are what you write when you don’t have the energy or inspiration to...
Let go, the old salt says. Look to the horizon. Sailing is meditation. Salute the sun each morning; drink a toast each night. Anticipation. What will we do when the wind shifts or gusts? When is my next watch? Will we sail with the main, the jib or both? How should we trim for...
A windsurfing harness is part of the trapeze used in the sports of windsurfing and kitesurfing to connect the rider to the rig by a line attached to the boom or kitesurfing bar. It consists of a girdle-like contraption that is worn around the body, with a hook for attachment....
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A crane is a large machine used for lifting and moving heavy objects, often found in construction and shipping, while a crank is a mechanical part used to convert rotational motion into linear motion.
We arrived in St Augustine in time on a Friday afternoon to pick up our sails from the Irish Sail Lady’s loft before she closed for the weekend. A sailing couple we’d never met before offered to pick us up with the sails and drive us back to the marina – how nice is that? But...
The design of a barge is very much focused on maximizing capacity and stability, with flat bottoms to easily navigate shallow waters. Boats, however, come in various shapes and designs suited to their specific functions, whether it's fishing, leisure cruising, or competitive sailing. 8 Operationa...