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This reference is probably talking about how a sail and a wing work alike. A triangular sail is faster than a square rig because of the way wind flows across the front of it. Square sails catch wind behind them and push the boat. This is why square rigged boats are faster going with the wind. "Running before the wind". Triangular sails work as wind blows across them. Like the curve in a wing creates lift, the curve in the sail causes a low pressure zone infront of the sail. The air behind the sail tries to enter this area and pushes the boat forward. Boats with these sails are much faster, but only when running between 45 to 90 degrees across the wind. "Beam Reach" or "Broad Running" This also allows these boats to sail almost directly into the wind. "Close Hauled" <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/209.134.164.137|209.134.164.137]] ([[User talk:209.134.164.137|talk]]) 22:03, 4 November 2008 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> |
This reference is probably talking about how a sail and a wing work alike. A triangular sail is faster than a square rig because of the way wind flows across the front of it. Square sails catch wind behind them and push the boat. This is why square rigged boats are faster going with the wind. "Running before the wind". Triangular sails work as wind blows across them. Like the curve in a wing creates lift, the curve in the sail causes a low pressure zone infront of the sail. The air behind the sail tries to enter this area and pushes the boat forward. Boats with these sails are much faster, but only when running between 45 to 90 degrees across the wind. "Beam Reach" or "Broad Running" This also allows these boats to sail almost directly into the wind. "Close Hauled" <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/209.134.164.137|209.134.164.137]] ([[User talk:209.134.164.137|talk]]) 22:03, 4 November 2008 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> |
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== What is a gable? == |
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I came here to find out what a gable is. I read the article, and looked at the picture. I still have no idea what a gable is. |
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Gable and facade are different. Perhaps Gable needs its own page.
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I had learned (at the House of Seven Gables when I was a mere lad) that a true gable was a roof apex with a window in the center. Any truth to this? And, if so, does it bear inclusion in the article? 69.253.193.234 17:30, 17 May 2007 (UTC)
"catches the wind like a sail"
This reference is probably talking about how a sail and a wing work alike. A triangular sail is faster than a square rig because of the way wind flows across the front of it. Square sails catch wind behind them and push the boat. This is why square rigged boats are faster going with the wind. "Running before the wind". Triangular sails work as wind blows across them. Like the curve in a wing creates lift, the curve in the sail causes a low pressure zone infront of the sail. The air behind the sail tries to enter this area and pushes the boat forward. Boats with these sails are much faster, but only when running between 45 to 90 degrees across the wind. "Beam Reach" or "Broad Running" This also allows these boats to sail almost directly into the wind. "Close Hauled" —Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.134.164.137 (talk) 22:03, 4 November 2008 (UTC)
What is a gable?
I came here to find out what a gable is. I read the article, and looked at the picture. I still have no idea what a gable is.