In sailing, a block is a single or multiple pulley. One or a number of sheaves are enclosed in an assembly between cheeks or chocks. In use a block is fixed to the end of a line, to a spar or to a surface. Rope or line is rove through the sheaves, and maybe through one or more matching blocks at some far end to make up a tackle.
i think sailing is alot of fun. what is your opinion??
I'm interested in sailing yachts part time, a trip here and a trip there. I know people pay to have their yachts sailed from up north to Florida ...
I am planning to leave home, I have a wish to be a nautical poet. For that I needed a opportunity to sail. Can anyone suggest me a place where I can s...
So I've advanced pretty far into sailing and stuff, and I'm thinking of going for my Gold 7 (Canada CYA level) so I'm just wondering some ...
My name is Steve and I live in Melbourne, Fl. I am a pror boat owner and have sailed for many years. I am 29 years old and have a passion for sailin...
I am planning my next holiday for Thailand. I am not sure yet where to go. East coast or west coast. There seem to be many possibilities for sailing a...
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so I filed with the above and my return was suppose to be around 3000. Married filing jointly w/ child 2 yrs old. We get the refund 140?? But with fee...
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A 12 kg block is sliding down a frictionless ramp and moving at a speed of 6 m/s when it is 7 m above the ground. When it reaches the ground it slide...
Does someone knows how to block the front wheels on a Kenmore refrigerator to prevent it from moving when opening the doors? There is a screw to adju...
I have searched for redneck yacht club flags for my boyfriends boat and can't find any online. Anyone know of a specific website where I might fi...
Can any one give me some feedback on the Yacht Club resort? When making my reservation we were offered an upgrade from moderate resort to Yacht Club ...
I have heard several YC's claim to be the oldest in USA including the New York Yacht Club (Newport RI), Boston Yacht Club (Marblehead, MA), Americ...
I have a restaurant on the marina. I want to label it a yacht club so we could offer alcohalic beverages without a liquor license.
My family is going to be traveling to Disney world in a couple of weeks. Usually I am able to find reviews were people say what rooms are the best but...
Any leads? I'm currently working at a yacht club in the northeast and I'm looking to make a "marina manager" or sorts a full time c...
I recently met a friend who shares some sailing fantasies. He is saying you can just buy a 28' sail boat and sail across the pacific. Is this true...
I recently inherited this boat -- 1937, 35 feet, with sails and a restored motor. Unfortunately, the motor is the only restored item. The rest of th...
We just purchased a sail for a sail boat and it has rust stains on it. Whats the safest and best way to clean it? Thanks!
I ask because I want to get a live aboard sail boat now that I'm a grad student and I want it to be comfortably sized but still manageable.
I am looking for someone who is willing to take my boyfriend and I out on the lake for an afternoon on their sail boat. Preferably in Chicago but wil...
I am looking to start a Pirates themed dinner cruise in my area, and I am trying to find out how to actually purchase a pirate ship. I don't expe...
I'm looking for a good sailing school... I would like for it to last around a month or longer but I'm having a hard time finding one that las...
There seems to be several to choose from. Any suggestions?
I've looked into a couple and i'm kinda leaning towrds NOLS. Anyone else have any suggestions, and I'm a poor student so price is a key th...
Looking to buy a sailing yacht, nothing too big. Just for messing about in at the weekend. Length about 11-14 meters. Before doing that though I want ...
Have you done this before? Did you regret it? Did you have a hard time? Did other team members frown upon you? lmao thanks juan
Working on a bit of writing and need to have at least a basic understanding of how the crew would lower/raise and do other adjustments to the sails of...
What could I use to make cannons and sails for a gingerbread ship? Note it must be candy!!! Also does anyone know how to "fuse" the gi...
My school is putting on the play "The Oddyssey". I have to figure out a way to get sails on a boat to suddenly "take wind." I ca...
Ancient mariners used to put icons on their sails such as a cross, a chevron, or a saint. Is there a web site that shows and discusses the significan...
Ok, picture this: A sailboat is on flat, calm water, with no wind. The sails are open. A fan is on the rear end of the sailboat blowing an unlimite...
We got a freshwater tank about 2 mo ago and put live plants in it. Today I notice 8 baby sails in the tank why are they there and how big will they ge...
I am reworking my Mid-70's waterstrider. It is a 14ft flat bottom. I need a way to get parts and new accessories for it.
My bf has a boat and just loves relaxing on it and getting away with it. I'm thinking a present associated with the boat in some way would be the best...
I bought it a year ago but i seem to have trouble getting accessories at my dealer...can anyone help?.....im canadian too!
Looking for the size of the market for boating accessories, especially in the luxury market.
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I would like to build my own easel, but cannot find the ratchet part. Can anyone recommend an online store? Thanks!
I have Ratchet and clank 1 and 3. On ratchet and clank 3 it says something abouut getting a discount if you were a Gadetron Employee on number 1. How ...
I'm thinking about getting an air ratchet and air compressor to save my knuckles. I just wanted to know what exactly does the air ratchet do? It...
Like the title. Never really picked up a ratchet and clank game before but this ones caught my eye. Do i need to play its prequels to understand whats...
And where can you get them? (describe very clearly) By the way I already know there's a ratchet trophy.
All these games are fun and i wanna know which one you think is the best. I like the first ratchet and clank cause it feals more challenging and i've ...
I know the Clermont was built by Robert Fulton in 1807, and was the first succesful steamboat built in the United States, but was the Clermont the fir...
The nickel is in good condition just a little bit dirty but the dirt can be remooved.
I have a Keelboat Lewis and Clark Nickel that is copper colored(?). The mint letter seems to be an "FS" or "F5" below Jefferson...
Hi I found 2 lewis and clark 2004-P keelboat coins does anyone know what the value of each one is? btw there in VERY good condition
I know of two sailing organizations that I can become involved with; US Sailing and ASA (American Sailing Association). I am signing up for sai...
pulley is frictionless and the ropes are massless. Given that m1 = 12.5 kg and m2 = 34.5 kg, calculate the acceleration of m2 downwards What is the...
I need to make a pulley that works without anyone pulling on it. I can use a variety of objects and cause and effect to make the pulley go. For exampl...
What pulley will make it have the most power from the pulley? What is the biggest? Also what numbers is the pulley?
My bolt broke off on my tensioner pulley this AM and I need to change the tensioner pulley, how do I do this? I have purchased a new belt and plan on ...
This is not the tensioner pulley or the pulley on the water pump this is the pulley attached to the engine drive. I can not get it off and I need to ...
I have taken my bike apart to clean and have noticed that one of the pulleys in the gear system is called 'Guide' the other 'Tension'....