A sail boat will use wind as its first source of movement, which makes it very environmentally friendly, with little noise pollution, and minimal fumes, and these types of yachts come in a variety of designs. Before you buy your sail yacht your going to need some of the sail boat terms to get the best out of your ship, which i have listed below;
1. Bow – The front part of the sail yacht
2. Stern – The rear part of the sail yacht
3. Tiller – The part that steers the sail yacht
4. Deck – Part of the boat where you can stand while sailing your yacht
5. Sail – A sheet that helps in capturing the wind to set the boat moving
6. Hull – The body of the boat
7. Mast – The vertical pole structure that spreads the sail
8. Rigging – A host of ropes of lines that are attached to the sail and mast to help in trimming and hoisting the sail, and in controlling the direction of the boat while sailing
The direction of the boat comes from the movement of the sail while catching the wind to move the boat forward.
It is also important for you to know the various parts of the yacht and how they help. This is important if the sea gets suddenly rough and you find it difficult to handle the boat.
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