Tag: Knots


What is the full speed of the yacht in meters per second? ?

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Rachel S asked:


A Tollycraft 61 Motor Yacht travels at 23.7 knots at full speed. A knot is the same as a nautical mile per hour. A nautical mile is 1.852 kilometers. What is the full speed of the yacht in meters per second?

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2 comments » | Yachting

How do they determine the Handicap winner in the Sydney-Hobart yacht race?

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aflumpire23 asked:


Obvioulsy, not all the boats can go 20 knots etc etc. But to win the Handicap, would you have to win your division, or is each boat given a different/unique handicap?

How do they determine a boats handicap?

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1 comment » | Water Sports

how long does it take by motor yacht to get from Lake Simcoe to Lake Ontario?

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imagine asked:


We are traveling between 12 and 15 knots.

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