C&C 61

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/c-c-61

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was C&C 61 built?1970
2. What is the boat type?Sailboat
3. What is the country of origin?Canada
4. Why was the C&C 61 built?It was made to combine racing performance with comfortable cruising, letting families sail long trips and enjoy the sea.
5. How do the sails on the C&C 61 work?The sails are shaped like airfoils; wind over them creates lift that pushes the boat forward, while the keel and rudder keep it steady.

Naval Architecture: The design and construction of ships and boats, involving engineering and scientific principles.
Aerodynamics: The study of how air moves and interacts with objects, like sails.
Hydrodynamics: The study of how water moves and interacts with objects, like a boat's hull.
Hull Form: The shape of the main body of a boat, which significantly affects its performance.