2007-02-22 13:59:42 · 5 answers · asked by tribune2007ad 2 in Sports ➔ Water Sports
because they had to choose one or the other and picked starboard.....possibly because ( if the decision is this old) the steering oar was on starboard ( hence the name starboard) and would be higher out of the water and less effective on starboard tack, limiting maneuverability....
2007-02-22 23:39:44 · answer #1 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starboard Tack Right Of Way
2016-11-04 11:44:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone has to give way if the two meet.
I haven't asked any sailors for their own opinion, but my steering and sheeting abilities always feel "stronger" on port tack than if the wind where coming over the other side of the boat, on starboard.
So, it may have something to do with manual dexterity being asymmetric.
The steering paddle suggestion makes much sense also.
2007-02-23 15:20:47 · answer #3 · answered by ChromeBoulder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting discussion!
2016-08-23 19:02:58 · answer #4 · answered by silvia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it has your wind, and is moving faster.
2007-02-22 14:05:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋