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What is the most important part of a sailing ship?

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Tags: Sailing Ship

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Lina asked:


What is the most important part of a sailing ship?

Thanks =]

Clint

Comments (5) Feb 27 2009

What is the effect of the meter and rhyme in Sailing to Byzantium?

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Tags: Poem, Rhyme Scheme, Sailing To Byzantium

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Emily asked:


I know the meter and the rhyme scheme but I can’t figure out what the effect is on the poem. Could someone help me please?

Brenda

Comments (1) Feb 24 2009

How did raising/lowering sails and other sail adjustments work on old sailing ships?

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Tags: Old Sailing Ships, Sail Ships, Sails

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Laura asked:


Working on a bit of writing and need to have at least a basic understanding of how the crew would lower/raise and do other adjustments to the sails of ships. The older type of ship the better. If you know and can type it in, that’s cool, but if you can just point me to some websites, that’d be cool too.

Reid

Comments (3) Feb 18 2009

What is a good trimaran sailboat for a beginner with no previous sailing experience?

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Tags: Sailing Experience, Trimaran Sailboat

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Dan A asked:


Is there a trimaran sailboat out there that a beginner could start out with and still enjoy once they gain more experience?

Maria

Comments (2) Feb 18 2009

The Pastime Of Fishing & Dealing With Fly Fishing Gear & Fishing Gear

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There are several things that you will want to keep in mind if you want to tie good fly fishing knots knots. First, the quality of your fly fishing knots will directly affect how well you can fish. The knots used are typically the weakest point of a rod and line assembly. This is due to the fact that the line is usually weakened when it is tied, and is often responsible for line breaks and the loss of fish. The first step in making certain your bass fishing techniques knots are secure is to make sure you lubricate the knot as it is being tied. Using a liquid to lubricate the knot will lower the amount of friction heat generated when you are tying your knot. When heat is generated during the typing of the knot, the line is weakened and can snap under strain.

Next, once you have lubricated and tied your fishing lures knots, you need to test the knot. This is done by pulling on the leader and the line and seeing if the knot holds. It is best to do this because you want to ensure there is a good amount of strength in the knot before you cast your line and discover the knot was incorrectly tied, resulting in the loss of your fish. If you notice that your deep sea fishing knots seem to slip, you will want to make certain that you are tying your knots correctly. A properly seated knot will not slip or move when put under strain. It is always suggested that you trim your fly fishing knots prior to casting your line. The trim should be done as close to the knot as possible without nicking or otherwise damaging the knot or line. This can be tricky at first, but once you have practiced, you will be able to trim the knot cleanly.

If your knot is lose and you did not properly seat or test the knot but trimmed it, you will notice that your knot is much more likely to come loose. This is due to the fact that the knot is not tied tightly enough, allowing movement within the knot. This is something that you will want to avoid in surf fishing knots, as it can result in the loss of the leader and your fish. When you tie bass fishing tips knots, make certain that you are careful in how you grasp your lure and leader. It is extremely easy to cut your finger on a lure if you are not careful when you are typing these knots.

Comments (0) Feb 17 2009

How did John Locke expand the world of sailing and exploration?

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Tags: John Locke, Sailing

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Mz.J Holiday asked:


any good answers? Its for a project and I really need help. Best answer gets 10 best points! I will be very thamkful =)

Theodore

Comments (2) Feb 10 2009

Is a license required for sailing/owning a boat and Britain and other EU countries?

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Tags: Eu Countries, France, Sailing Boat, Spain

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Melorious asked:


For example, if i were to make a seaworthy boat capable of crossing the english channel to france then sailing up or down the coast to either germany or spain would i need to have a license of some kind or would i have to inform someone of my intentions?

Kaitlin

Comments (1) Feb 01 2009

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