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Where should crew usually sit in a small sailboat to reduce drag?

Midships.

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  1. On the stern rail
  2. Near the bow
  3. Midships ✔

Why: Small sailboats are usually designed for crew to sit midships to minimize hull drag.

Huh, didn't know that: Small sailboats are usually designed for crew to sit midships to minimize hull drag.

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Midships is the middle ground for crew placement.
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Answer: Midships. Small sailboats are usually designed for crew to sit midships to minimize hull drag.

  1. Sailing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing
    They are usually designed to have the crew stationed midships to minimize hull drag.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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