can you blow your own sail?

[Rum_Pirate]

.

Try again

 

[HinewaisMan]

Newton 3

 

[Rum_Pirate]

have a look here

http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-blow-your-own-sail/

Starts at 2:10.

 

[monkfish24]

As long as the lift created (which in that cas it wasn't) overcomes the thrust of the engine, yes!

 

[BlackPig]

If the transfer of energy is 100% the you stay still. Other wise you go backwards. You are better off blowing towards the stern.

 

[LittleSister]

Can you blow your own sail?

Yes, you can if you want!

 

[westernman]

have a look here

http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-blow-your-own-sail/

Starts at 2:10.

It is working like a jet engine with the reverse thrust deployed.

 

[ProDave]

There was a young sailer called Carter
Who was a jolly good f****r
When the wind wouldn't blow
and the ship wouldn't go
Carter the f****r would start her.