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Sailing yachts
A sailing yacht is a large boat with a sail. Sailing yachts are a type of watercraft that rely on the wind in their sails to move through the water. In the modern age, the term sailboat is also used to refer to sailing yachts. Tall ships or cargo sailing vessels are, however, still generally referred to as sailboats. Sailing yachts are subdivided into two main classifications: dinghies and keel yachts. Additionally, these vessels can be single or multi-hulled.
Sailing
Sailing is a method of travel that has been used for over 5,000 years. The force of the wind is used to push the sailboat forward, whether the wind is coming from the back of the boat, from the sides, or from in front. The sail fabric and rigging of modern sailboats have allowed the boats to move forward even when the wind is coming from the front, or on the wind. This happens because when the wind blows over the sail, it creates a force of buoyancy that opposes the force of gravity pushing down on the underwater parts of the boat. This causes the yacht to move forward.
Types of sailing yachts
Sailing dinghies are open boats without cabins that typically contain one or more movable centerboards to help steer the boat and keep it on course. Some types of dinghies, however, such as those with cabins, or slip cabins, will not have centerboards, but instead serve as counterbalances when the boat leans. All dinghies can capsize and usually can be righted by the crew with relative ease; modern versions are usually designed with a drainage system that will expel any water that may have come in. Planing dinghies are the most typical sporty monohulls, though older designs may have curved-span hulls.
Heeling over and keels on sailing yachts
Heeling is a common feature on sailing yachts, and the shape of the underwater hull (lateral plan) affects the drift when sailing. Generally, there are three types of keels: those with a short keel and centreboard, known as ‘keelers’, those with a short keel, and long keelers, with a deep keel. This keel is usually what provides the boat with the righting moment that helps keep it upright, although capsizing can still occur in strong winds and waves. However, the boat should usually come back up again. Boats sailing in larger oceans may have a pivoting keel, which swings to windward and helps provide extra righting moment and stability.
When a sailboat heels, the crew either faces the windward side of the boat or hangs from a trapeze wire in order to keep the sailboat as upright as they can. This not only increases its speed (with more sails in use being transformed into more power) but also enhances its stability by minimizing the heel.
Keel yachts
Keel yachts can be found to suit any owning desires and uses, offering options in materials from wood, steel, aluminum, fiberglass, cement, GRP, carbon, hemp composite, and more. Nowadays, sails with keels can be found in coastal, inland lake or river settings – and even be taken across oceans non-stop and around the world. Depending on specifications, these yachts can be luxury-filled or simply comfortable, featuring a number of berths, galley equipment, wet cells, and more.
Multihulls
Catamarans (which have two floats, also known as hulls) and trimarans (which have two floats and a hull in the middle) typically sail faster than monohulls in all wind conditions. This applies to both dinghies and cabin yachts, as their narrower hulls or floats create less resistance in the water. In some cases, at least one of the floats may even rise out of the water while sailing, further increasing their speed.