At San Diego Sailing Tours, we have worked extremely hard to restore our vessels to their classic condition, giving you the feeling of how sailing was meant to be experienced. We take pride in ensuring our vessels are the cleanest, safest, and most luxurious out on the San Diego Bay. So we thought we’d talk a little bit more about the tools of our trade, one of the most important parts of your sailing adventure: the sailing yacht.
In general, the actual boat part of the sailing vessel is similar to other watercraft, with the bow at the front and the stern at the rear. The rudder, located below the water at the stern, is responsible for steering the vessel. Deep below the water on the underside of the hull is the keel, a large fin that keeps the vessel stable is strong wind and wave conditions. There are usually two sails on a sailboat: the mainsail, which catches most of propelling wind, and the jib, which helps catch directional winds that keep the vessel on course. These sails are held up and connected at the mast, the tall post leading from the deck of the sail that makes sure the sails are secured.
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