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The distance traveled in a particular time on a sailboat is dependent on four primary factors, 1) the length of boat's waterline, 2) the strength of the wind, 3) the angle of the wind relative to the line of intended travel and 4) ocean currents. 1) The longer the waterline, the faster a displacement vessel can go. Planing boats are not limited by waterline as they actually rise above the water. A typical 32' to 42' long sailboat has a maximum hull speed of roughly 6 to 7 knots (nautical miles per hour). 2) If the wind is less than 10 knots, you won't be doing six knots. No wind, no speed. 3) Going across the wind is the fastest point of sail. Going directly into the wind (by means of tacking; like climbing a mountain using switchbacks) is the slowest as you will not be going directly to your intended goal. Typically, beating to windward will get you about 35 degrees to 45 degrees off from your direct line. 4) Currents can assist you (the Gulf Stream can hit six knots) or can slow you down. Check the charts in the area you want to transit. All that being said, you might expect to hit 100 miles or a bit more in a day, all things being average.
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How long does it take to sail 58 nautical miles?
It takes (58)/(your speed in knots) hours.
How long does it take to sail 650 nautical miles at 10 knots?
Well, a knot is 1 nautical mile per hour.
How many nautical miles from Baltimore to ft lauderdale?
How long would it take to sail from Baltimore to florida
How long does it take to sail to Australia from the us?
13 and a half days since its 6,500 nautical miles
How long does it take to sail 100 nautical miles at 5 knots?
20 hours ! 1 knot is 1 nautical mile per hour.
How long does it take to sail 350 nautical miles at 3 knots?
The knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour. Therefore moving at 3 knots it would take 350/3 = 116.6666666666667 hours to go 350 nautical miles.
How long does it take to sail 535 nautical miles at 6 knots?
One knot is equal to 1 nautical mile per hour. So for 535 nautical miles at 6 knots, 535 nautical miles/6 knots=535 nautical miles/6 nautical miles per hour=535/6 hours which is about 89.2 hours (89 hours and 10 minutes).
How long does it take to sail from Miami FL to Egypt?
The distance is 6665 nautical miles. 27.8 days at sea, speed of 10 knots
How long does it take to sail from Miami to Jamaica?
The distance between the above places is approximately equal to 7570 nautical miles. To convert miles to nautical miles, multiply the miles by 0.86. This is point to point straight distance. The actual distance will change according to the route.
How long does it take to sail from biloxi to Cancun?
The sailing distance from Biloxi, Mississippi, to Cancun, Mexico, is approximately 600 nautical miles. The time it takes to sail this distance can vary depending on the speed of the vessel, weather conditions, and route taken. On average, a sailing vessel traveling at a speed of 6 knots (nautical miles per hour) would take around 4-5 days to sail from Biloxi to Cancun.
How long does it take to sail from Australia to Israel?
The distance is 8550 Nautical Miles from Sidney to Eilat which is around 20 days in 20 knots or 37 Km/h
How long to sail 6500 nautical miles?
Assuming a speed of 20 knots (may be a bit fast depending on the kind of ship) it would take 11.7 days.
