The Ultimate Guide to Sail Types and Rigs (with Pictures)
WEBThe most common small and mid-sized sailboat - seems familiar? The headsail powers your bow, the mainsail powers your stern (rear). By having two sails, you can steer by using only your sails (in theory - it requires experience). In any case, two sails gives you better handling than one, but is still easy to operate. Mainsail Designs
10 Best Small Sailboats (Under 20 Feet) - Life of Sailing
WEBDec 28, 2023 · Most small sailboats under 20 feet in this list are time-tested, easy to rig, simple to sail, extremely fun, and perfect either for solo sailing or for sailing with friends and family.
Guide to Understanding Sail Rig Types (with Pictures)
WEBSep 17, 2023 · Mast configuration - refers to the number of masts and where they are placed. Sail type - refers to the sail shape and functionality. Rig type - refers to the way these sails are set up on your boat. I'll explore the most common rig …
25 of the best small sailing boat designs - Yachting Monthly
WEBAug 10, 2022 · There’s nothing like a list of best small sailing boat designs to get the blood pumping. Everyone has their favourites, and everyone has their pet hates. This is my list of the 25 best small sailing boat designs, honed down from the list of 55 yachts I started with.
An Easy Guide to the 8 Best (And Funnest) Small Sailboats — …
WEBOct 25, 2023 · Whether you’re 24 or 40, sailing small boats can provide a much needed escape and open up a whole new world of practical skills, fun on the water and break from work and routine.
Sailboat Parts Explained: Illustrated Guide (with Diagrams)
WEBThe transom is the backplate of the boat's hull. It's the most aft (rear) part of the boat. Port. Port is the left side of a sailboat. Starboard. Starboard is the right side of a sailboat. Bilge. The bilges are the part where the bottom and the sides of the hull meet. On sailboats, these are typically very round, which helps with hydrodynamics.
Best Small Sailboats With Standing Headroom | Life of Sailing
WEBDec 28, 2023 · Some examples of small sailboats with standing headroom include the Catalina 25, Grampian 26, and the Beneteau First 27. Keep in mind that some of these might be older boats and are considered trailerable sailboats.
The 15 Different Types of Sailing Ships
WEBOct 11, 2023 · The Xebec, also known as "Zebec", a name derived from the Arabic word for "Small Ship", was a sailing ship built in the 16th to mid-19th century that was used mainly for moving cargo. The Xebec sailing vessel held between 90 and 400 crew and was 103ft 9 inches in length with a tonnage of between 200 - 300 tons ( 10 ) and they were very agile ...
Bark | Exploration, Navigation, Trade | Britannica
WEBbark, sailing ship of three or more masts, the rear (mizzenmast) being rigged for a fore-and-aft rather than a square sail. Until fore-and-aft rigs were applied to large ships to reduce crew sizes, the term was often used for any small sailing vessel.
Ship's wheel - Wikipedia
WEBIconic image of a helmsman at a ship's wheel: the Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial. A ship's wheel or boat's wheel is a device used aboard a water vessel or airship, in which a helmsman steers the vessel and control its course.