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	Sail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		On a sailing boat, a keel or centreboard is used to convert this lateral force into forward movement of the boat with some sideways leaning, or 'heel'.
		The forward edge of the sail is called the "luff" (from which derives the term "luffing", a rippling of the sail when the angle of the wind fails to maintain a good aerodynamic shape near the luff).
		Modern sails are designed such that the warp and the weft of the sailcloth are oriented parallel to the luff and foot of the sail.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sail (728 words)

	Sail-plan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In all sail plans, the architect attempts to balance the force of the sails against the drag of the underwater keel in such a way that the vessel naturally points into the wind.
		On many warships, sails above the lower-top-sails were mounted on temporary masts ("top-masts" or "top-gallant-masts") held in wooden sockets called "tabernacles." These masts and their stays could be rigged or struck as the weather and tactical situation demanded.
		This is the easiest sail-plan to sail, and is used on the smallest and simplest boats.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sail-plan (2409 words)

	Sail-plan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		A gaff-rigged sail is a fore-and-aft sail shaped like a truncated triangle whose upper edge is held up by a pole called a gaff, controlled by two ropes called vang s, (Dutch for pulls).
		The sails for the foremast are called fore-sail, lower-fore-top-sail, etc. For the mizzenmast, mizzen-sail, etc. On many warships, sails above the lower-top-sails were mounted on temporary masts ("top-masts" or "top-gallant-masts") held in wooden sockets called "tabernacles." These masts and their stays could be rigged or struck as the weather and tactical situation demanded.
		The Sail Loft New and used North, Schurr, and custom-designed sails, and sail parts and accessories.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Sail-plan.html (2712 words)

	Learn more about Sailing in the online encyclopedia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Sailing is motion across a body of water in a sailing ship, or smaller boat, powered by wind.
		Modern sailing ships are able to go against the wind from an average of 25 degrees relative to apparent wind for most sloop-rigged yachts, to as little as 16 degrees for modern (America's cup type) racing sloops.
		How close a boat can sail to the wind depends on the wind speed, since what the boat "sees" is the apparent wind, i.e., the vector sum of the actual wind and the boat's own velocity.
	www.onlineencyclopedia.org /s/sa/sailing.html (976 words)

	Sailing
		However simply put, a sail should be pulled in until it fills with wind, but no further than the point where the front edge of the sail (the luff) is exactly in line with the wind.
		Modern sailing ship s are able to steer towards the wind from an average of 25 degrees relative to apparent wind for most sloop -rigged yachts, to as little as 16 degrees for modern (America's cup type) racing sloop s.
		A Sailing boat is turned by a rudder which itself is controlled by a tiller or a wheel.
	www.nebulasearch.com /encyclopedia/article/Sailing.html (2161 words)

	Sail-plan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		A square sail is a square piece of It is one of the hardest to but also one of the most efficient To furl and unfurl this sail sailors walk on "ratlines" under the yard-arm holding the top of the sail.
		Sails were classically made of hemp or They are now made from polyesters (Dacron and Mylar™) sometimes reinforced with crystalline (Kevlar and Spectra™).
		On many warships sails above the lower-top-sails mounted on temporary masts ("top-masts" or "top-gallant-masts") in wooden sockets called "tabernacles." These masts their stays could be rigged or struck the weather and tactical situation demanded.
	www.freeglossary.com /Sail-plan (2237 words)

	Sail shape & aerodynamics aerodynamics
		In the lower part, the sail is headed (effective wind angle is decreased), while towards the head the effective angle increases rapidly (see sketch).
		So does the (often undervalued) triangular shape of the sails: As the helmsman starts to pinch to prevent excessive heeling, the sails are set at a narrower at angle to the wind.
		In the sketch above, the sails are nicely sheeted at an apparent wind angle of 18 degrees, yet the entry angle of the jib is about 40 degrees in the lower part, and up to 75 degrees towards the head (referred to the boat centerline).
	www.wb-sails.fi /news/99_1_AeroShape/Aero.htm (1551 words)

	Ships Plans Collections
		Sail plan of the WEE SCOT class sloop designed by Cox and Stevens in 1937.
		Plans are for all size and type of vessels, sail and power, commercial and recreational.
		Sail plans were for vessels both large and small, yachts, and commercial sail and steam.
	www.mysticseaport.org /library/catfind/shipslist.cfm (2753 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Science/Health -- Plan to sail space on sun's rays garners interest
		TUSTIN – A plan by a Texas company to send a spacecraft sailing to the stars on the gentle push of the sun's rays has caught the interest of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is exploring the technology for use closer to home.
		Once in space, the spacecraft would unfurl an enormous, gossamer sail to catch the sun's rays, harnessing the gentle – but constant and cumulative – pressure of particles of light to propel it through space.
		The sail would be 76 times thinner than a human hair and cover a football-sized area – but fit in a package the size of a breadbox.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/science/20030304-1234-ca-solarsail.html (644 words)

	Bluenose II Sail Plan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		In fact, they are probably specific to a single set of sails that are no longer in use.
		It is my understanding that when a new set of sails is cut, it is the captain's prerogative to determine whether the total area will be relatively large or small.
		Precise measurements for the individual sails of the original Bluenose are less well known, although it is often reported that she carried roughly 10,000 square feet of sail.
	www.cs.ubc.ca /spider/flinn/bluenose/sail-plan.html (338 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Based on simple inputs, it computes coordinates of the corners of the sail(s), the lengths of the sides of the sail(s), the sail area(s) and the Center(s) of Effort.
		The calculations of sail area are made by defining a central point by averaging the coordinates of the corners.
		The sail shape parameters are passed to the applet by a Javascript call to a public method of the applet.
	home.clara.net /gmatkin/bd_sailcalc.html (1504 words)

	Columbus's plan to sail west (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Columbus found further confirmation for his idea of sailing west to Asia in the letters of Paolo Toscanelli, an influential scholar from the Italian city of Florence.
		Columbus planned to sail 2,400 nautical miles (4,500 kilometers) west along the latitude (distance from the equator) of the Canaries until he reached islands near Japan.
		The council turned down his plan on the belief that he had greatly underestimated the length of the journey.
	www.worldbook.com /wc/features/explorers/html/newworld_plan.html (879 words)

	Sail Design
		To calculate a suit of sails, the formula for all three boat classes are the same: LENGTH times WIDTH divided by 2.
		To start the task of sail design, the process starts with the length of the mast minus the length for the gooseneck, boom and masthead fitting.
		With 60 inches main sail length, the next step is the width of the sail's foot.
	www.myrc.org /Library/saildesg.htm (994 words)

	Sail Chicago Fleet: Shields
		Welcome to Shields sailing where many of Sail Chicago's friendliest and most active members are found.
		Yet it is still a pure sailboat with a large open cockpit, all the sail controls, and the simplicity of a small boat.
		Shields sailing is based at beautiful Belmont Harbor with convenient parking as well as access to public transportation and the lakefront bicycle path.
	www.sailchicago.org /fleet/shields.html (210 words)

	Rule 13 Sail plan height (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Simplicity suggests the sail itself is measured and B no longer be measured on the boom.
		(b) on one other sail, only one advertisement may be carried at a time, and it may be on both sides of the sail.
		It shall be placed below the national letters and sail numbers and have a width no greater than two-thirds of the length of the foot of the sail and a height no greater than one-third of that width
	www.i14.org /class/ISAF.htm (1008 words)

	Single Handed Sail Plan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The most important issue for long distance sailing is that one person must be able to sail the boat without assistance in all wind and sea conditions.
		Dependence on an autopilot for sail management can be dangerous if the unit fails, especially when the person on watch is out of the cockpit on deck.
		A small spitfire jib hanked on a babystay added to the foredeck of a sloop is fine as a storm survival sail, but it is too small and too far aft for high wind sailing.
	www.shannonyachts.com /default.aspx?id=72 (658 words)

	MCTS Services - Sail Plan Service
		In circumstances where this is not possible, Sail Plans may be filed with any MCTS Centre by telephone or marine radio.
		Should a vessel on a Sail Plan fail to arrive at its destination as expected, procedures will be initiated which may escalate to a full search and rescue effort.
		Changes in the route, destination or ETA from your original sail plan must be provided to the MCTS Centre.
	www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca /cen-arc/mcts-sctm/mcts-services/sailplan_e.htm (412 words)

	Re: Spinnaker Sail Plan
		Spinnaker (i)The spinnaker shall be a three cornered sail symmetrical about its centerline, constructed in accordance with the spinnaker measurement diagram.
		The length of the center fold shall be measured by laying a tape measure in the sail when the sail is suspended by holding it off the ground with the luffs and foot taut approximately horizontally.
		(iv) Where the clew and the tack cringles are outside the edges of the sail, the measurement points shall be the intersection of the lines drawn along the edges of the luffs and the foot of the sail.
	www.ussailing.net /fjus/_disc1/000000a6.htm (187 words)

	Sail Plan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		When a genoa with roller furling is installed, all the sails on the Shoalsailer are handled safely from the cockpit.
		The Shoalsailer is equipped with self tailing winches near the aft helm stations for single-handed sailing.
		In keeping with Shannonâs 25 year reputation for bullet proof construction and safety standards, the main mast is stepped on the keel not the cabin trunk top.
	www.shannonyachts.com /default.aspx?id=81 (172 words)

	About the Sailing Barge WYVENHOE
		The sailing barge, traditionally referred to as a Thames Barge', evolved over a long period of carrying bulk cargoes between coastal areas in England and to ports in the nearer continental countries.
		The easily handled sail plan, flat bottom, shallow draught and considerable cargo capacity for a small ship, was the basis of a considerable trade in bulk cargoes where speed was not essential.
		Like most Thames sailing barges she was rigged with a spritsail rig which enabled a small crew of two or three men to handle her.
	www.wivenhoe.gov.uk /History/wyvenhoe-about.htm (562 words)

	Norfolk Dinghy Sail Plan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The sails shall be made to the patterns/templates of the Official Sailmaker in 6oz per sq/yd.
		All sails shall bare the makers insignia and serial number.
		This point determined by folding the leech in half and measuring to the throat cringle.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /christian.young3/nod_files/sailplan.htm (55 words)

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		Or enjoy a full day sailing and anchor in a protected cove for lunch and a swim.
		A sunset sail is the perfect way to end the day.
		Plan your specal occasion - birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, families, private sails, or just for a few hours of peace.
	www.sailena.com (97 words)

	USATODAY.com - Plan to sail space on sun's rays generates interest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		TUSTIN, Calif. (AP) — A plan by a Texas company to send a spacecraft sailing to the stars on the gentle push of the sun's rays has caught the interest of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is exploring the technology for use closer to home.
		As proposed, the sail would be made of Mylar, coated with aluminum and chromium.
		There are no show stoppers," said Costas Cassapakis, president of L'Garde, the Tustin company developing the 62,000 square-foot sail and the 164-foot inflatable booms that would deploy it.
	www.usatoday.com /tech/news/techinnovations/2003-03-05-solar-sail_x.htm (706 words)

	Pat's Boating in Canada: Float Plan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Before setting off on a long trip or a cruise out offshore, be sure to let someone know your plans.
		You may either leave a copy of your Float Plan (also known as a Sail Plan) with a trustworthy friend or you may file a Float Plan with the Canadian Coast Guard.
		If you forget to do either, you may call the Coast Guard radio station on VHF channel 16 after you are under way.
	boating.ncf.ca /floatplan.html (210 words)

	The Proa FAQ
		My boat sails about as fast as a modern monohull daysailer, which is pretty good for a stone age rig with a 60 sq ft sail.
		The boat is a gas to sail, flying on a reach with the ama skimming along the tops of the waves is quite a thrill.
		The tack line is also a continous loop going from the tack of the sail back along the lee side of the hull then back through the hull under the seats and akas to the tack of the sail.
	www.boat-links.com /proafaq.html (3524 words)

	Plan to sail space on sun's rays garners interest
		A plan by a Texas company to send a spacecraft sailing to the stars on the
		The sail would be made of Mylar, coated with aluminum and chromium.
		Plan to sail space on sun's rays garners interest LARRY KLAES
	www.mail-archive.com /europa@klx.com/msg02792.html (578 words)

	Robert H Perry Yachts Designers Inc. - Sail Plans and other drawings
		ail Plans are probably the most graphically satisfying and popular of my drawings although I have been know to turn a rudder gudgeon drawing into art.
		If you are interested in purchasing any of my sail plan drawings, interior drawings, structural layouts or deck layouts I would be happy to sell them to you.
		I will quote custom original drawings separately but a typical sail plan would be $1,500.
	www.perryboat.com /page/drawings (554 words)

	Telstar 28 Trimaran - Performance - Rig and Sails
		The T2’s sail plan, developed in conjunction with Beirig Sails, includes
		ft. of sail area and attaches to the optional 4' long retractable bow sprit.
		The ability to project the foot of the screacher well forward of the bow eliminates any potential wind shadow and powers the T2 to top speeds.
	www.geminicatamarans.com /Performance_Telstar_Rig_Sails.htm (183 words)

	The Atlantic Class Sail Plan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The thirty-foot one-design Atlantic Class sloop is one of the very few designs to survive - intact - the dramatic changes in competitive sailing over the past seventy years.
		The Atlantic has been actively and competitively sailed along the Northeast coast since the first fleets were delivered to various yacht clubs along Long Island Sound.
		Today, the Atlantic is sailed along the Sound with primary fleets at several yacht clubs on the Sound and at Blue Hill, Maine.
	atlanticclass.net /spf.html (529 words)

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