A centreboard (often called a lifting foil in a modern racing dinghy) is used to provide lift to counter the lateral force from the sails. This is required for sailboats to move in directions other than …

A centreboard or centerboard (US) is a boat hull appendage which can be put up and down in the water. [1] It is used in dinghies and by other sailing boats in shallow water but in deep water it …

Centerboards perform the function of a keel and keep the boat on course regardless of wind direction. Centerboards are primarily found on small trailerable vessels, which vary in length …

On a sailboat, the difference between a daggerboard and a centerboard is how they are moved into position. A daggerboard is lifted and raised vertically (up and down) through a slot in the …

Aug 5, 2023 · Essentially, a centerboard is a retractable fin situated beneath the hull of a sailboat, extending downwards into the water during navigation. Its primary purpose is to counteract the …

Mar 6, 2025 · A device which is raised or lowered through the bottom of a sailing vessel, and is housed in a centreboard case. When lowered it increases the vessel's lateral area and its …

A “centreboard”—also called a drop keel, or sliding keel—is a retractable keel midships that may be lowered to increase lateral resistance and prevent sideslip. A “skeg” is an aftward extension …

A centreboard is a retractable keel or blade that extends from the bottom of a sailboat or other type of vessel. It is designed to provide stability and improved handling when sailing, …

A centerboard is a retractable keel or fin that extends downward from the hull of a sailboat, providing stability and lateral resistance to prevent sideways drift. Unlike a fixed keel, a …

A centreboard or centerboard (US) is a boat hull appendage which can be put up and down in the water. [1] It is used in dinghies and by other sailing boats in shallow water but in deep water it …