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1) "Spinnaker" -- As to spinnaker sails spin·na·ker Pronunciation: 'spi-ni-k&r Function: noun Etymology: origin unknown : a large triangular sail set on a long light pole and used when running before the wind Pronunciation Symbols It has been suggested that gennaker be merged into this article or section. (Discuss) . Bear of Britain, a Farr 52 with masthead spinnaker in front of Calshot Spit A spinnaker is a special type of sail that is designed specifically for sailing off the wind from a reaching[1] course to a downwind [2]. The spinnaker fills with wind and balloons out in front of the boat when it is deployed, called flying. It is constructed of very lightweight, usually nylon, fabric, and is often brightly colored. The spinnaker is often called a chute, as it somewhat resembles a parachute in both construction and appearance, or a kite. It may be optimised[3] for a particular range of wind angles, as either a reaching or a running spinnaker. - 1 Operation
- 2 Types of spinnakers
- 2.1 Symmetric Spinnakers
- 2.2 Asymmetric Spinnakers
- 3 Flying the spinnaker
- 3.1 Rigging the symmetric spinnaker
- 3.2 Rigging the asymmetric spinnaker
- 3.3 Dousing socks
- 4 References
- 5 External links
| A spinnaker is a type of airfoil and will generate lift, if it is flown at a reaching angle. Since the lift and drag generated by the spinnaker both act to move the boat forward, the lift to drag ratio is unimportant[citation needed]. The goal then is to generate the maximum amount of lift possible with no consideration of drag[citation needed]. Because of this, running spin..."
2) "Sails" -- As to spinnaker sails 2sail Function: verb intransitive verb 1 a : to travel on water in a ship b : YACHT 2 a : to travel on water by the action of wind upon sails or by other means b : to move or proceed easily, gracefully, nonchalantly, or without resistance <sails through all sorts of contradictions -- Vicki Hearne> <the bill sailed through the legislature> c : to move through the air <the ball sailed over his head> 3 : to begin a water voyage <sail with the tide> transitive verb 1 a : to travel on (water) by means of motive power (as sail) b : to glide through 2 : to direct or manage the motion of (as a ship) - sail·able /'sA-l&-b&l/ adjective - sail into : to attack vigorously or sharply <sailed into me for being late> Pronunciation Symbols A sail is any type of surface intended to generate thrust by being placed in a wind — in essence a vertically-oriented wing. Sails are used in sailing. - 1 Use of sails
- 2 Sail aerodynamics
- 3 Parts of the Sail
- 4 Sail Types
- 5 Sail Construction
- 6 History of sails
- 7 Advances in Sail Materials and Manufacture
- 8 See also
- 9 External links
| Sails are primarily used at sea, on sailing ships as a propulsion system. For purposes of commerce, sails have been greatly superseded by other forms of propulsion, such as the internal combustion engine. For recreation, however, sailing vessels remain popular. The most familiar type of sailboat, a small pleasure yacht, usually has a sail-plan called a sloop. This has two sails in a fore-and-aft arrangement: the mainsail and the jib. The mainsail extends aftward and is secured the whole length of its edges to the mast and to a boom also hung from the mast. The sails of tall ships are attached to wooden timbers or "spars". The jib is secured along its leading edge to a forestay (strong wire) strung from the top of the mast to the bowsprit on the bow (nose) of the boat. A genoa is also used on some boats. It is a type of jib that is larger, and cut so that it is fuller than an ordinary jib. Fore-and-aft sails can be switched from one side of the boat to the other, in order to alter the boat's course. When the boat's stern crosses the wind, this is called jibing; when the bow crosses the wind, it is called tacking. Tacking repeatedly from port to starboard and/or vice versa, called "beatin..."
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