2006-09-13 02:52:48 · 4 answers · asked by dolempap 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
A sailboat can not sail directly against the wind. It move upwind by tacking - first sailing to the left of the wind, then to the right, always moving on a diagonal course relative to the wind.
If the wind is coming directly from the west, the boat will head towards the northwest for awhile, then turn and head southwest. In this way, it will make progress towards its intended goal, although it may cover much more ground than it would if it could go directly to its goal. Then again, when you're sailing, how you get there is sometimes better than getting there.
2006-09-13 02:56:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove the sail and either start rowing or the engine.
2006-09-13 09:55:38 · answer #2 · answered by ssmindia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Making S movement.
2006-09-13 11:19:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alternating between tacking and bearing.
2006-09-14 11:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by Cheng J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋