sailing terminology

Why Was The Lateen Sail Important?

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Why Was The Lateen Sail Important? Lateen sail, triangular sail that was of decisive importance to medieval navigation. The sail, its free corner secured near the stern, was capable of taking the wind on either side, and, by enabling the vessel to tack into the wind, the lateen immensely increased the potential of the sailing

When A Sailboat Overtakes A Powerboat Which Vessel Is The Stand-on Vessel?

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When A Sailboat Overtakes A Powerboat Which Vessel Is The Stand-on Vessel? Paths That Cross: The power-driven vessel is the give-way vessel. The sailing vessel is the stand-on vessel. Overtaking: The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel, regardless of whether it is a sailing vessel or a power-driven vessel. The vessel