The sailboat by Chrissie Koningisor

original template by Ray Lam, Fall 97

revised template by Rachel Shorey and Steve Bergen 2/9/98

First Base

Finding the basic who, where, when facts. This was done for Ms. Carlson and Mr. Holister in October 97.

Second Base

Expository Writing Paragraphs for Ms. Snyder and Mr. Carey in December 97.

Third Base

Creative Writing Paragraphs for Ms. Snyder and Mr. Carey in March 98.

Home Plate

"Guestimating" and "Analysis" Paragraphs for Ms. Lucenta and Mr. Toubman in May 98.

Left Field Center Field Right Field

Graphics from Electives: Pictures drawn for Ms. Swayze in Visual Arts, Mr. Bergen in CP1 and a movie for Ms. McElroy in Drama (too big to post on web, but we are making our own CD-ROM!

Sources

The sailboat has always been essential to human beings since the beginning of time. For many centuries, the only means of transportation, except by foot, was by sea, and it remains very important for industries and pleasure. The sailboat has evolved throughout the years, changing shape, style, and size numerous times. The result is that we currently have many types of sailboats from which to choose. The first sailboat we have any known record of is the Egyptian River Boat invented by the Egyptians in Egypt 4,000 B.C. At that time, sailboats were used mainly for business reasons, trading and shipping. Through the years, as peoplesą lives have changed, so have the boats. They have become larger, more efficient, and make better use of the materials and space. Sailboats are also now designed for pleasure, and have become so high tech that you can live on them for an extended period of time. Because of the many varieties and kinds of sailboats, it is very difficult to give a complete and accurate description that applies to all of them. When seen on the horizon, sailboats look similar to a large shark or fish sticking a fin out in the air. They look like a triangle, the hull at the bottom, and the sails rising far above and intersecting at a 45 degree point at the top. However, the basic features are similar on all sailboats, from tiny sunfishes to massive shipping boats. At least one sail, or a piece of cloth to catch the wind, propels the boat forward. Most old fashioned sailboats had numerous sails, but modern day sailboats are usually found with two or three. A part of a sailboat that every boat must have is the hull, or body of the sailboat. The front part is called the bow and the back of the sailboat is called the stern, which is where most of the actual steering and sailing is done. The keel, which extends into the water, helps to keep the boat upright and prevent sideways movement. The boat is steered with the rudder, which also sticks into the water and moves from left to right or vice versa, forcing the water to one side or the other, therefore turning it. The spars are the poles that hold up, or support the sails. The rigging is the ropes and wires that enable the sails to be put up, down, and side to side to catch the wind. However, no matter what the purpose of the boat, sailing on the open ocean is always an exciting, refreshing and thrilling experience.